Kroger 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. The company acted after finding they might carry Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. The recalled cartons include several Kroger and Simple Truth sizes sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. Each carton carries a specific plant code and date range printed on the side, detailed below. Anyone who still has these eggs should not eat them, return them for a full refund, and clean any surfaces they touched. Both the recall and the related Salmonella outbreak investigation are now closed, the FDA and CDC say.

Latest Kroger Eggs Recall Updates

September 18, 2026: FDA Marks Both Recall Entries Terminated

On September 18, 2026, FDA‘s food-enforcement database marked both recall entries as “Terminated”: H-1230-2026 for the white eggs and H-1229-2026 for the brown eggs [1]. FDA’s termination of the recall record is separate from the joint outbreak investigation, which the agencies had already closed on September 3, 2026. The recalled eggs were already past their best-by dates by then.

September 3, 2026: FDA and CDC Close the Outbreak Investigation

FDA and CDC closed their joint Salmonella investigation on September 3, 2026 [2]. The final count reached 134 illnesses in 18 states, 34 hospitalizations and no deaths. 85% of those with exposure data ate eggs before getting sick. Traceback and laboratory evidence, detailed further below, pointed to the recalled eggs as a likely source, and FDA’s investigation is now closed.

August 12, 2026: FDA Classifies the Recall Class I

On August 12, 2026, the same FDA enforcement database classified both recall entries, H-1230-2026 and H-1229-2026, as Class I, its highest-risk category. FDA reserves Class I for situations where a product could reasonably cause serious health problems or death. FDA made this call about nineteen days after its July 24 outbreak update, the agencies’ first joint report on the incident.

July 24, 2026: First Joint Outbreak Update

FDA and CDC’s first joint outbreak update was posted on the same outbreak page. It reported 98 illnesses across 17 states and 26 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported as of that date. A traceback investigation identified Midwest Poultry Services as a common source. That source did not account for every illness, so FDA kept looking for other possible causes of the outbreak.

July 22, 2026: Midwest Poultry Services Recalls the Eggs

On this date, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. issued the voluntary recall described above, covering eggs from two Texas farms, according to FDA’s recall notice for the farms [3]. Kroger and Simple Truth cartons carrying the recalled plant code and Julian date range (listed below) were among the affected products. Those products were also shipped to food-service and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?

Salmonella are bacteria that can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis, according to the CDC [4]. Salmonella are a leading cause of foodborne illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States and worldwide. This recall involved Salmonella Enteritidis, the specific strain the FDA and CDC traced to eggs from Midwest Poultry Services’ Texas farms. People usually become infected by eating contaminated food.

Which Kroger Eggs Are Affected?

The recall covers specific Kroger and Simple Truth egg cartons. Every carton carries code P-1950 or 0840962, with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton:

• Kroger Large Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110609038)
• Kroger Large Eggs, 18-count (UPC 011110609335)
• Kroger Large Eggs, 60-count (UPC 011110609144)
• Kroger Extra Large Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110609045)
• Kroger Medium Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110609021)
• Kroger Medium Eggs, 30-count (UPC 011110609809)
• Kroger Jumbo Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110609052)
• Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110870230)
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown Eggs, 12-count (UPC 011110797704)
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown Eggs, 18-count (UPC 011110893109)
• Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown Eggs, 24-count (UPC 011110150974)

Check the side panel of the carton for the plant code and Julian Date. The best-by or sell-by date on an affected carton falls between July 20 and August 17, 2026. Eggs sold under other store brands from the same two Texas farms carry the same plant code and Julian Date. Those cartons are also part of this recall.

Why Were the Kroger Eggs Recalled?

Midwest Poultry Services recalled the Kroger Eggs after its own environmental monitoring and root-cause analysis at two Texas farms. That work found the eggs might carry Salmonella Enteritidis. No other Midwest Poultry Services products are part of this recall. It is not distributing fresh eggs from those Texas farms at this time. The eggs already recalled were produced there between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026. FDA and CDC later linked the same strain of Salmonella Enteritidis to a multistate outbreak. They used epidemiological review, lab testing and traceback work, including a genetic match from Texas facility samples collected after the recall began.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

As of the FDA and CDC’s final update on September 3, 2026, 134 people across 18 states were confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis. Thirty-four of them were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Illness onset dates ranged from November 21, 2025 to August 12, 2026, the last date in the case count. Investigators linked the outbreak to the recalled eggs using epidemiological data, laboratory testing and traceback records collected over several weeks, as detailed above. Confirmed distribution reached six states, while illnesses were reported in 18, so some recalled eggs likely reached other states where the FDA has not confirmed distribution. These reports describe what health officials found. They do not establish that any single illness came from a specific carton.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought or still has recalled Kroger or Simple Truth eggs should take the following steps:

1. Stop eating any eggs matching the plant code and Julian date range listed above.
2. Return the eggs to the store where you bought them for a full refund, or throw them away.
3. Wash hands, utensils and any surfaces the eggs touched with hot, soapy water.
4. Watch for Salmonella symptoms, such as diarrhea, fever or stomach cramps, per CDC’s symptom guidance [5].
5. Seek medical care promptly if you develop these symptoms or feel seriously ill.
6. Contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574.405.9531 or recallassistance@mpseggs.com, or report an illness to the FDA through its Industry and Consumer Assistance channel.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action or multidistrict litigation has been filed or verified over this recall. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Anyone who believes recalled eggs caused an illness can still have a lawyer review the details of their situation, even with no case filed yet. An individual review looks at personal facts and does not guarantee a claim or compensation.

Filing Deadlines

Every state sets its own deadline for filing a foodborne-illness claim. These rules generally depend on where you live and when your illness and diagnosis occurred. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong, so time matters even before every detail is confirmed. Anyone considering a claim over this recall should speak with a lawyer promptly to learn the deadline that applies to their situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of a Salmonella Infection?

The symptoms of a Salmonella infection include watery diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps that start 12 to 72 hours after eating tainted food and last four to seven days. Call a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two days, you see blood, or your fever tops 102°F.

Which States Reported Illnesses Linked to This Recall?

The FDA and CDC’s final count covered illnesses reported in 18 states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.

How Long Did the Kroger Eggs Recall Investigation Last?

The Kroger Eggs recall investigation ran about six weeks, from the July 22, 2026 recall announcement to the FDA and CDC’s September 3, 2026 closure. That closure came after officials confirmed the final case count and ended the outbreak.

Was This Recall Limited to Kroger Stores?

This recall was not limited to Kroger stores. The same recalled eggs were also shipped under other brand names, including Brookshire’s and Country Morning, to retailers in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico, beyond the Kroger cartons sold in Texas and Louisiana.

What Evidence Should I Save If I Got Sick from Recalled Eggs?

If you believe recalled eggs made you sick, save the egg carton or its code and your store receipt. Also keep any medical records or lab results confirming a Salmonella diagnosis, plus notes on when you ate the eggs and when symptoms started.

How Many Different Kroger and Simple Truth Cartons Were Recalled?

Eleven different Kroger and Simple Truth egg cartons were recalled, each identified by its own UPC in the product list above. Seven of those are Kroger-brand sizes, from a 12-count carton up to a 60-count carton, and four are Simple Truth cage-free sizes.

References

1. https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recalling_firm:%22Midwest+Poultry%22&limit=10
2. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-july-2026
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwest-poultry-services-lp-recalls-shell-eggs-due-possible-salmonella-enteritidis-contamination
4. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
5. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html