A Texas egg producer is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs, including products sold at Brookshire’s stores in Arkansas, because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at two Texas farms between June 6 and July 3. The affected products have sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17.
The recalled eggs were distributed to foodservice and retail customers and were available at Brookshire’s locations in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Some affected eggs were also sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and through smaller retailers.
Brands included in the recall include Kroger, Simple Truth Cage Free, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups.
Consumers should check cartons for identifying codes printed on either side. The recall applies to eggs carrying plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates between 157 and 184.
Midwest Poultry Services reported discovering the potential contamination through environmental monitoring and analysis at its Texas farms. The company has temporarily stopped distributing fresh eggs from those locations.
As of the FDA’s July 22 announcement, no illnesses had been specifically linked to the recalled eggs.
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of serious illness.
Consumers who have affected eggs are advised not to eat them and should return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
FDA recall notice and complete list of affected egg products
