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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 14, 2026Hillsborough

FDA classifies recall of 1.6 million egg cartons as Class I high-risk

The FDA has designated a voluntary recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs as a Class I event, the agency's most serious risk category, due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. The recall, initiated by Midwest Poultry Services, affects eggs produced between June 6 and July 3 of this year that were distributed to retail and foodservice outlets across the South and Southwest.

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Why It Matters

Consumers who purchased eggs from specific retail chains in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas may have products in their homes that pose a risk of serious illness or death if consumed.

Key Facts

  • The FDA assigned a Class I status to the recall, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
  • The recall involves 1,589,577 cartons of white and brown cage-free eggs.
  • Affected eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3 of this year.
  • Recalled products bear sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.
  • The eggs were distributed to retail and foodservice outlets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • Retailers identified include Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores.
  • Midwest Poultry Services is the firm responsible for the recall.
  • Consumers are advised to return the eggs to the place of purchase for a refund.
  • No illnesses were reported in connection with the recalled eggs as of late July.
  • Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps, typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure.
  • The FDA reports 1.35 million salmonella illnesses and 420 deaths annually in the U.S.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal agency providing health guidance on salmonella symptoms.”organizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Federal agency overseeing food safety and recall classifications.”organizationBrookshire Grocery“Retailer where recalled eggs were sold.”organizationKroger“Retailer where recalled eggs were sold.”organizationMidwest Poultry Services“The firm that initiated the voluntary egg recall.”