Kroger Eggs Recall Lawsuit Update: Salmonella Outbreak, Recalled Cartons, and Legal Options

Next Review: August 2026

Kroger-brand and Simple Truth eggs have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

FDA and CDC are also investigating a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked in part to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms and sold under several brand names, including Kroger and Simple Truth.

No Kroger egg lawsuit, class action, multidistrict litigation, or public settlement program involving this recall has been verified. People who became ill after eating affected eggs may still request an individual legal review.

Consumers should not eat recalled eggs and may return them for a refund. Anyone who developed symptoms should preserve the carton, purchase records, medical records, and laboratory results.

Quick Facts

• Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
• FDA says recalled eggs were sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Cal-Maine Sunups brand names.
• Recalled Kroger and Simple Truth eggs were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana.
• FDA says the outbreak investigation is ongoing and that Midwest Poultry Services does not account for all reported illnesses.

Latest Kroger Eggs Recall and Lawsuit Updates

July 2026

July 24, 2026 – FDA announced that it and CDC were investigating a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked in part to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services. FDA reported 98 illnesses in 17 states, 26 hospitalizations, no deaths, traceback evidence identifying Midwest Poultry Services as a common egg source, and testing results showing that some samples from Texas farms matched the outbreak strain [1].

July 22, 2026 – FDA posted Midwest Poultry Services’ voluntary recall of 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recall includes Kroger and Simple Truth products sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and affected cartons can be identified by the codes and date ranges listed below [2].

What Is the Kroger Eggs Recall?

The Kroger eggs recall is part of a Midwest Poultry Services recall involving white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas. The recall was issued after farm testing and related investigation raised concerns about possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. They have Best By or Sell By dates from July 20 through August 17, 2026.

The recalled Kroger and Simple Truth products were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. The broader recall also involved foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

FDA later announced that recalled eggs are linked in part to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The agency also cautioned that Midwest Poultry Services does not account for all illnesses in the outbreak, and additional investigation is ongoing.

Which Kroger Eggs Are Recalled?

The FDA-posted recall announcement identifies the following recalled Kroger and Simple Truth egg products:

• Kroger Large 12 eggs, UPC 011110609038, code P-1950 or 840962.
• Kroger Large 18 eggs, UPC 011110609335, code P-1950 or 840962.
• Kroger Large 60 eggs, UPC 011110609144, code P-1950.
• Kroger Extra Large 12 eggs, UPC 011110609045, code P-1950 or 840962.
• Kroger Medium 12 eggs, UPC 011110609021, code P-1950 or 840962.
• Kroger Medium 30 eggs, UPC 011110609809, code P-1950.
• Kroger Jumbo 12 eggs, UPC 011110609052, code P-1950 or 840962.
• Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown 12 eggs, UPC 011110870230, code P-1950.
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs, UPC 011110797704, code P-1950.
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs, UPC 011110893109, code P-1950.
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 24 eggs, UPC 011110150974, code P-1950.

All recalled Kroger and Simple Truth products listed above have Julian Date ranges from 157 to 184 and Best By or Sell By dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026. FDA says recalled cartons will have the identifying code printed on the left or right side of the carton in date-coding ink.

What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?

Salmonella Enteritidis is a type of bacteria that can contaminate foods such as shell eggs. Infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

Some infections can become severe or spread beyond the intestines. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious illness.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported risk is Salmonella illness from eating contaminated eggs. FDA’s July 24 outbreak advisory identifies illnesses, hospitalizations, and laboratory evidence connected in part to the recalled shell eggs.

Consumers should contact a healthcare provider if they develop symptoms after eating recalled Kroger or Simple Truth eggs. Laboratory testing, medical records, symptom timing, and product identification may be important if an individual legal claim is later reviewed.

The recall and outbreak investigation do not mean every person who ate Kroger eggs was exposed or became ill. Eligibility for a legal claim depends on product identity, timing, diagnosis, damages, and evidence connecting the illness to a recalled product.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

Salmonella contamination can make shell eggs unsafe to eat, especially if eggs are raw, undercooked, mishandled, or used in foods that are not cooked thoroughly. FDA says recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Midwest Poultry Services farms in Texas.

A legal investigation may examine farm environmental monitoring, third-party testing, whole genome sequencing results, egg production records, packing records, carton codes, distribution records, foodservice records, retailer records, recall timing, consumer notice, and product-removal practices. It may also review whether contaminated or potentially contaminated eggs reached consumers despite safety controls.

Potentially responsible parties may include Midwest Poultry Services, egg producers, packers, distributors, retailers, foodservice companies, or other entities involved in producing, packing, distributing, selling, or serving recalled eggs. Whether Kroger or another retailer has liability depends on the product path, notice timing, store-level facts, applicable law, and evidence connecting the recalled eggs to illness.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers may be affected if they bought or ate one of the recalled Kroger or Simple Truth egg products listed above. Affected cartons can be identified using the product names, codes, dates, and UPCs in the recalled-products section.

People may also be affected if they ate recalled eggs through a restaurant, foodservice setting, or household where the eggs were used in meals. FDA says restaurants and retailers that received recalled eggs should not sell or serve them.

Customers should not eat recalled eggs and should throw them away or return them to the original place of purchase for a refund. Consumers should also clean and sanitize surfaces, containers, and utensils that may have touched recalled eggs.

Do I Qualify?

• Did you buy or eat one of the recalled Kroger or Simple Truth egg products listed above?
• Did you later develop symptoms of Salmonella infection or receive a Salmonella diagnosis?
• Did you require medical care, miss work, or incur out-of-pocket losses?
• Do you have purchase, product, laboratory, or medical records that may help document your exposure and illness?

A legal review can help determine eligibility by evaluating product identity, exposure timing, diagnosis, treatment, damages, available evidence, potentially responsible parties, and filing deadlines.

Do I Have a Kroger Eggs Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one developed Salmonella illness after eating recalled Kroger or Simple Truth eggs, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include emergency care, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, stool testing, blood work, prescription medication, follow-up appointments, and future medical expenses.

Additional damages may include pain and suffering, dehydration, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, travel expenses, caregiver costs, and out-of-pocket expenses. Severe cases may involve prolonged illness, bloodstream infection, or complications requiring additional medical care.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with where and when the person bought or ate the eggs, whether the carton was recalled, and when symptoms began. Medical records, lab results, carton photos, receipts, app records, bank statements, and witness information may help establish exposure.

Step 2: Investigation. The investigation may examine purchase records, carton codes, store records, distribution records, illness timing, stool testing, medical records, FDA recall documents, outbreak updates, and any available Salmonella test results. Attorneys may also review whether the illness pattern matches the recalled product dates, distribution channels, and outbreak findings.

Step 3: Filing the claim. A supported claim may allege negligence, strict product liability, breach of warranty, failure to warn, supplier liability, retailer liability, or other food-safety theories. Filing requirements and limitation periods depend on the state, defendants, and date of illness.

Step 4: Discovery and negotiation. The parties may exchange farm records, environmental monitoring records, packing records, testing records, distribution documents, recall communications, medical records, expert opinions, and witness testimony. Negotiations may focus on exposure proof, diagnostic confirmation, illness severity, hospitalization, lost income, and continuing symptoms.

Step 5: Resolution. A case may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The outcome depends on causation evidence, medical documentation, damages, available defendants, insurance, and applicable defenses.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Kroger Eggs Recall and Lawsuit Investigation

What is the Kroger eggs recall?

The Kroger eggs recall is part of a Midwest Poultry Services voluntary recall of shell eggs that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. FDA later announced that recalled Midwest Poultry Services shell eggs are linked in part to a multistate Salmonella outbreak investigation.

Which Kroger eggs are recalled?

Recalled products include several Kroger Large, Extra Large, Medium, and Jumbo egg cartons, along with Simple Truth Cage Free brown egg cartons. Affected cartons can be identified using the product names, codes, UPCs, Julian Dates, and Best By or Sell By dates listed above.

Where were recalled Kroger eggs sold?

FDA says recalled Kroger and Simple Truth eggs were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. The broader Midwest Poultry Services recall also involved foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Have illnesses been linked to the recalled Kroger eggs?

FDA says recalled Midwest Poultry Services shell eggs are linked in part to a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak. The agency also says Midwest Poultry Services was identified as a common egg source but does not account for all illnesses.

What symptoms are associated with Salmonella infection?

Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Severe symptoms may require medical attention, especially for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

Can I file a Kroger eggs recall lawsuit if I got Salmonella?

Possibly. A Salmonella diagnosis, documented exposure to recalled Kroger or Simple Truth eggs, medical treatment, and financial losses may be relevant to an individual claim. Eligibility depends on the evidence, illness timing, product identification, and applicable state law.

What evidence should I save for a Kroger eggs recall lawsuit?

Save the egg carton, carton code, Julian Date, Best By or Sell By date, receipt, app order, bank record, photos, medical records, stool test results, prescription records, and work-loss documentation. If the eggs were discarded, purchase records and medical documentation may still help support exposure and illness timing.

What should I do if I still have recalled Kroger eggs?

Do not eat the recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to the original place of purchase for a refund. Clean and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, or containers that may have contacted the eggs.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-july-2026
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwest-poultry-services-lp-recalls-shell-eggs-due-possible-salmonella-enteritidis-contamination
3. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
4. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html
5. https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety