Brookshire’s Eggs Recall Lawsuit Update: Salmonella Risks and Legal Options

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs on July 22, 2026. Testing at its two Texas farms had found a possible Salmonella Enteritidis risk.

Specific Brookshire’s egg cartons are included. Their sell-by or best-by dates run from July 20 to August 17, 2026, and they were sold in stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi.

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. FDA and CDC linked the recalled eggs to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. Throw away or return any carton for a refund. FDA closed its outbreak investigation on September 3, 2026.

Latest Brookshire’s Eggs Recall Updates

September 3, 2026: Outbreak Closed with Final Case Count

The FDA and CDC closed their joint investigation on September 3, 2026, and CDC declared the outbreak over, after the recalled eggs passed their sell-by and best-by dates [1].

The final count was 134 confirmed illnesses in 18 states. There were 34 hospitalizations and no deaths, according to the agencies’ last update on the outbreak.

August 12, 2026: FDA Designates Recall Class I

FDA designated the Midwest Poultry Services shell-egg recall Class I on August 12, 2026, according to CBS News [2]. Class I is the agency’s most serious recall classification.

FDA uses it where there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

July 24, 2026: First Joint Outbreak Update

FDA and CDC’s first joint outbreak update reported 98 illnesses in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations, with no deaths. Traceback and laboratory work pointed to Midwest Poultry Services eggs as a common source of the outbreak.

Officials said the farms alone did not account for every illness, and FDA’s investigation remained open, looking for additional sources.

July 22, 2026: Recall Announced

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs from its two Texas farms on this date.

The affected cartons included Brookshire’s-brand eggs, and the eggs had been produced at the two Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026.

What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?

Salmonella are bacteria that can cause an illness called salmonellosis, according to the CDC [3]. People become infected mainly by eating contaminated food. Salmonella live in the intestines of people and animals and can spread from there.

This outbreak involved Salmonella Enteritidis, the strain the FDA and CDC linked to the recalled eggs. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious infection.

Which Brookshire’s Eggs Are Affected?

The recall covers Brookshire’s-brand shell egg cartons. Each one carries plant code P-1950 or 0840962. The Julian Date runs between 157 and 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton:

• Brookshire’s Large Eggs, 6-count
• Brookshire’s Large Eggs, 12-count
• Brookshire’s Large Eggs, 18-count
• Brookshire’s Large Eggs, 36-count
• Brookshire’s Large Eggs, 60-count
• Brookshire’s Extra Large Eggs, 18-count
• Brookshire’s Jumbo Eggs, 12-count

Check the carton’s side panel for the plant code and Julian Date. The best-by or sell-by date falls between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Why Were the Brookshire’s Eggs Recalled?

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled the Brookshire’s eggs after monitoring and root cause analysis at its two Texas farms found a possible risk of Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. FDA and CDC later linked the recalled eggs to a multistate outbreak.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

As of FDA’s September 3, 2026 update, 134 people were confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. Cases spanned 18 states.

Illness onset dates ranged from November 21, 2025 to August 12, 2026. There were 34 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. That is up from 98 illnesses in July.

Samples collected during FDA’s on-site inspection in Texas were tested separately. Their genetic fingerprint lined up with the strain causing the outbreak, pointing to the recalled eggs as a likely source.

A reported illness does not by itself prove that a particular case came from these eggs. Agencies weigh epidemiological, laboratory and traceback evidence together before reaching that conclusion.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought or still has recalled Brookshire’s eggs should take the following steps:

1. Stop eating any recalled Brookshire’s eggs identified by the plant code and Julian Date listed under Which Brookshire’s Eggs Are Affected.
2. Throw the eggs away or return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund.
3. Wash hands, utensils and any surfaces the eggs touched with hot, soapy water.
4. Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps [4]. Call a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two days, if stool or urine looks bloody, or if your fever tops 102°F.
5. Call Midwest Poultry Services at 574.405.9531 or email recallassistance@mpseggs.com with questions. You can also report an illness to the FDA through its Industry and Consumer Assistance channel.

Legal Options

As of October 2026, no multidistrict litigation or class action has been filed over this recall. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation, and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a legal claim come from state law, not from this recall. They vary by where you live and by when the illness and any diagnosis happened.

Missing the window can end a claim even when the evidence is strong. Anyone considering a claim should talk with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You File a Salmonella Lawsuit over the Brookshire’s Eggs Recall?

You can file a salmonella lawsuit over the Brookshire’s eggs recall on an individual basis. A claim depends on your medical records, your purchase records and whether the FDA’s traceback findings support it.

What Compensation Could You Recover in a Salmonella Food Poisoning Claim?

Compensation you could recover in a salmonella food poisoning claim from this recall depends on the facts of each case, such as whether you needed hospital care. No amount is guaranteed, and only an individual review can assess your circumstances.

What Evidence Do You Need If You Got Sick from Recalled Eggs?

Evidence you need if you got sick from recalled eggs can include your store receipt. Photos of the carton’s UPC help too, for example 092825095552 on a Brookshire’s Large 12-count carton. Medical records showing a diagnosed Salmonella infection also help.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection typically involve diarrhea, fever and belly cramping. They usually begin 12 to 72 hours after eating tainted food and ease up within a week for most people. A small number later develop reactive arthritis, a joint condition that can last for months or years.

How Many People Were Sickened in the Brookshire’s Eggs Recall?

The outbreak tied to the Brookshire’s eggs recall made 134 confirmed people sick. Forty-six of 54 ill people with information available, about 85%, reported eating eggs before becoming ill, according to FDA’s final update.

How Long Did the Brookshire’s Eggs Salmonella Investigation Last?

The Brookshire’s eggs Salmonella investigation lasted about five months in total. It ran from April 2026, when CDC first identified the outbreak. FDA closed the case on September 3, 2026.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-july-2026
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-class-1-egg-recall-salmonella/
3. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
4. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html