Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Recall Lawsuit Update: Salmonella Risks and Legal Options

Next Review: August 2026

Simple Truth Cage Free brown eggs have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs produced at Texas farms and distributed to retail and foodservice customers in several states. The recall includes specific Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown and Large Brown egg cartons.

No Simple Truth 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.
• The recalled Simple Truth products are cage-free brown eggs in medium and large sizes.
• Simple Truth recalled cartons have code P-1950 and Julian Date ranges from 157 to 184.
• Midwest Poultry Services said it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to the recalled eggs when the recall was announced.

Latest News & Updates on Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Recall Lawsuits

July 2026

July 22, 2026 – FDA posted Midwest Poultry Services’ voluntary recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recall includes Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown and Large Brown egg products, and affected cartons can be identified by the product names, UPCs, code, and date ranges listed below [1].

July 22, 2026 – Midwest Poultry Services said the recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and that it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to the products when the recall was announced. The company said it identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring and root-cause analysis and had stopped distributing fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms [1].

What Is the Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Recall?

The Simple Truth Cage Free eggs recall is part of a larger Midwest Poultry Services recall involving white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas. The recall was issued because the eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

Simple Truth is one of several brand names listed in the FDA-posted recall notice. The Simple Truth products in the recall are brown cage-free eggs sold in 12-count, 18-count, and 24-count cartons.

The recalled eggs were distributed through retail channels connected to Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. The broader Midwest Poultry Services recall also involved foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

No other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in this recall, according to the FDA-posted company announcement. Consumers should check the carton code, Julian Date, Best By or Sell By date, brand, size, and UPC before assuming eggs are included.

Which Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Are Recalled?

FDA identifies the following recalled Simple Truth Cage Free brown egg products:

• 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 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. The identifying code is printed on the left or right side of the carton in date-coding ink.

What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?

Salmonella Enteritidis is a type of Salmonella bacteria that can contaminate food, including shell eggs. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults, frail individuals, and people with weakened immune systems [2].

Salmonella infection may cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In uncommon cases, the infection can spread beyond the intestines and cause more serious complications [2].

CDC says Salmonella symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Severe symptoms may require medical attention, especially when diarrhea is bloody, prolonged, or accompanied by dehydration or high fever [3].

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported risk is Salmonella illness from eating contaminated eggs. Midwest Poultry Services said it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to the recalled products when the recall was announced.

Potential symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Some infections can become severe, particularly for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers should seek medical advice if they develop symptoms after eating recalled Simple Truth Cage Free eggs. Laboratory testing, medical records, and symptom timing may be important if an individual legal claim is later reviewed.

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’s recall notice states that the affected eggs were produced at Texas farms and may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

A legal investigation may examine farm environmental monitoring, root-cause analysis, 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 Simple Truth Cage Free brown egg products listed above. The recalled cartons have code P-1950, the listed UPCs, and the affected date range identified in the FDA recall notice.

People may also be affected if they ate recalled eggs through a restaurant, foodservice setting, or household where the eggs were used in meals. The broader recall involved foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Customers should not eat recalled eggs and should return them to the original place of purchase for a full 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 Simple Truth Cage Free brown 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 Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one developed Salmonella illness after eating recalled Simple Truth Cage Free 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, and any available Salmonella test results. Attorneys may also review whether the illness pattern matches the recalled product dates and distribution channels.

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, 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 Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Recall Lawsuits

What is the Simple Truth Cage Free eggs recall?

The Simple Truth Cage Free eggs recall is part of a Midwest Poultry Services voluntary recall of shell eggs that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recalled Simple Truth products are brown cage-free eggs sold through Kroger retail channels.

Which Simple Truth Cage Free eggs are recalled?

Recalled products include Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown 12 eggs and Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 12-, 18-, and 24-count cartons. Affected cartons can be identified using the product names, code P-1950, UPCs, Julian Dates, and Best By or Sell By dates listed above.

Where were recalled Simple Truth eggs sold?

FDA says the recalled 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 Simple Truth Cage Free eggs?

Midwest Poultry Services said it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products when the recall was announced. Consumers who became ill after eating recalled eggs should contact a healthcare provider and preserve product and medical documentation.

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 Simple Truth Cage Free eggs recall lawsuit if I got Salmonella?

Possibly. A Salmonella diagnosis, documented exposure to recalled 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 Simple Truth Cage Free 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 Simple Truth eggs?

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

References

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