FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Linked to Recalled Midwest Poultry Services Eggs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked, in part, to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. 

Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 98 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 17 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Nov. 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Forty (91%) of 44 ill persons with information available reported eating eggs before becoming ill. There have been 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.

Laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data from this investigation have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak, FDA said. The producer does not account for all the illnesses in this outbreak, the agency reported. Additional investigation is ongoing to determine if there are other sources of illness.

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. collected samples at farms in Texas. Certain samples collected by the firm tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing performed by the firm’s third-party lab revealed that some samples match the strain of Salmonella in this outbreak.  

On July 22, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas, with sell by or best by dates between July 20 and August 17. The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3 of this year. Recalled eggs were sold under Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth and Kroger brand names.

Consumers who purchased products associated with this recall are urged to avoid consumption and return the product to its original place of purchase for a full refund. Any questions can be directed to the company by calling 574-405-9531 during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

FDA said its investigation is ongoing, and this advisory will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.