Saturday, August 8, 2026 - More than 1.5 million dozen eggs have been recalled in the United States as health officials investigate a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs produced in Texas.

As of August 6, the outbreak had sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 people hospitalized, according to the latest reports citing the CDC. No deaths have been reported.

The recalled eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services between June 6 and July 3 and were distributed across several states, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

The affected products include white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs sold under brands including Kroger, Simple Truth, Country Morning and Brookshire's. Consumers should check their cartons carefully, particularly those carrying plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates from 157 through 184.

The warning is urgent: the FDA and CDC advise consumers not to eat, sell or serve the recalled eggs. Anyone who has them should discard them or return them for a refund rather than taking the risk.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and illness can become more serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. With the investigation ongoing, consumers should check their refrigerators now and follow official recall guidance.