FDA announces recall of 1.6 million dozen eggs sold at Kroger

You might want to check your eggs before making your next omelet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a massive recall of more than 1.6 million dozen eggs after concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected eggs were distributed across six states and sold under several familiar grocery store brands including Kroger.

The recall comes after Midwest Poultry Services L.P. identified a problem at two of its Texas farms, prompting the company to halt shipments of fresh eggs produced there.

Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness, and while many healthy adults recover without complications, it can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

How to tell if your eggs are part of the recall

The recalled eggs were sold in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma through grocery stores and food service distributors. The brands to look out for are Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning, Sunups, and certain bulk egg products. You'll also want to check for best-by dates of July 20 through August 17, 2026, and plant codes P-1950 or 840962.

The recall covers a wide range of carton sizes from half-dozen packs to 60-count boxes. So don't assume you are in the clear just because your eggs came in a different package. If the numbers printed on your carton match the recalled codes, it's time to skip breakfast with those eggs.

Don't gamble with your brunch

If you have any of the recalled eggs, the FDA says don't eat them. Yes, tossing out eggs is painful in this economy. But food poisoning is considerably worse.

Besides, you have the option of returning them to the store where you bought them for a refund. 

Already ate them? Here's what to watch for

Most Salmonella infections show up with symptoms like fever, nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within a few days, but the infection can become much more serious for infants, seniors, and anyone with a weakened immune system. In rare cases, Salmonella can spread beyond the intestines and lead to severe complications requiring medical treatment.

If you have eaten the recalled eggs and start feeling sick, you should contact your healthcare provider.

Source: Allrecipes