If you became ill after eating eggs that may have come from Midwest Poultry Services, our lawyers can review your possible claim. Restaurant meals and illnesses outside the recall’s production dates may also be worth reviewing.
CDC linked 134 Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in 18 states to the outbreak, including 34 hospitalizations and no deaths. Texas reported 99 cases. CDC declared the outbreak over and FDA closed its investigation on September 3, 2026.
Which Eggs Were Recalled?
Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1,589,577 dozen eggs, roughly 19 million, from two Texas farms on July 22. They were sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Cal-Maine Sunups labels, as well as in bulk.
For a recalled carton, the identifying details are:
- Plant code P-1950 or 0840962. FDA also prints the second code as 840962, without the leading zero.
- Julian date 157 through 184, representing June 6 through July 3, 2026.
- Sell-by or best-by date July 20 through August 17, 2026.
The recalled-product section lists sizes, labels, and distribution details. Bulk cases may also say Packed by MPS Egg Farms. The recalled eggs are past their best-by dates and should no longer be for sale.
Why the Illness Dates Are Broader Than the Recall
Illnesses began November 21, 2025 through August 12, 2026, while the recalled eggs were produced from June 6 through July 3, 2026. Neither CDC nor FDA has identified which eggs the earliest patients ate.
CDC concluded that eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services made people sick in this outbreak. FDA identified the company’s Texas eggs as a likely source and found the outbreak strain in three environmental samples. Those findings don’t mean every patient ate a carton covered by the recall.
Tell us about possible MPS egg exposure even if your dates fall outside the recall window. A review considers the available meal, purchase, medical, and public-health evidence together.
What Matters if Your Illness Required Treatment?
CDC reported antibiotic resistance in the outbreak strain. It said some illnesses, when antibiotics were needed, “may not have been treatable with some commonly recommended antibiotics and may have required a different antibiotic choice.” If you’re still receiving treatment for related complications, tell your care team about this outbreak.
Medical records, missed work, and ongoing effects can matter to a claim. Our Salmonella lawyer page explains those cases. If you’ve been diagnosed with lasting joint problems, our reactive arthritis page covers that complication.
Can I Bring an Egg Salmonella Lawsuit?
A lawyer can investigate whether the eggs you ate and your illness are connected, and assess possible compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other harm. Available carton photos, store or delivery histories, and medical records can help.
Ron Simon & Associates focuses exclusively on foodborne illness cases. Our Texas food poisoning page provides state-specific information, and we review inquiries from other states too.