Table of contents
- Latest Sunups Eggs Recall Updates
- September 18, 2026: Recall Terminated
- September 3, 2026: Outbreak Investigation Closed
- August 12, 2026: FDA Classifies Recall Class I
- July 24, 2026: First Outbreak Update Reported
- July 22, 2026: Recall Announced
- What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?
- Which Sunups Eggs Are Affected?
- Why Were Sunups Eggs Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Sunups Eggs Recall Still Active?
- Have Illnesses Been Linked to the Sunups Eggs Recall?
- What Symptoms Are Associated with Salmonella Infection?
- Can I Sue Midwest Poultry Services If Its Eggs Made Me Sick?
- What If I No Longer Have the Egg Carton?
- Where Were the Recalled Sunups Eggs Sold?
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs on July 22, 2026. The recall included Sunups Medium 2 1/2 Dozen, over possible Salmonella contamination. Cartons carry code P-1950 or 0840962, Julian Date 157-184.
Salmonella Enteritidis can cause diarrhea, fever, and cramps, and is riskier for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems. Anyone with the recalled Sunups eggs should stop eating them and return them for a refund.
The recall reached foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, plus smaller outlets in three other states. As of September 18, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration’s enforcement report lists the recall as terminated.
Latest Sunups Eggs Recall Updates
September 18, 2026: Recall Terminated
On September 18, 2026, FDA’s food-enforcement database marked recall number H-1230-2026, the number covering Sunups, as terminated [1]. The record ties to Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.’s recall.
By that date the recalled Sunups, Kroger, Brookshire’s, and Country Morning eggs were no longer sold. Termination closes the recall record itself, separate from the outbreak investigation FDA and CDC had already ended.
September 3, 2026: Outbreak Investigation Closed
FDA and CDC’s final joint update raised the case count to 134 illnesses across 18 states, with 34 hospital stays and no deaths [2].
Three FDA inspection samples matched the outbreak strain by whole genome sequencing, and CDC declared the outbreak over. FDA said the shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of the illnesses.
August 12, 2026: FDA Classifies Recall Class I
On August 12, 2026, FDA classified the Midwest Poultry Services recall Class I, its highest-risk category, under recall number H-1230-2026, the number that applies to Sunups.
FDA’s Class I label means the agency found a reasonable probability that eating the recalled eggs could lead to serious health problems. The classification followed roughly three weeks after the first joint outbreak update.
July 24, 2026: First Outbreak Update Reported
FDA and CDC’s first joint update described early case counts across multiple states, below the final September tally, with traceback pointing to Midwest Poultry Services as a common source.
At the time, the agencies said this producer did not account for every illness in the outbreak and that more sources could exist. No deaths have been reported.
July 22, 2026: Recall Announced
The recall began July 22, 2026, when Midwest Poultry Services announced it was pulling 1,589,577 dozen white and brown shell eggs [3]. The recalled eggs included Sunups, produced at its Texas farms.
The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by dates running into mid-August.
What Is Salmonella Enteritidis?
Salmonella Enteritidis is a type of Salmonella. CDC calls these bacteria a leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States [4]. People usually get sick after eating food with the bacteria, including raw or undercooked eggs.
CDC estimates 1.35 million Salmonella infections occur in the United States each year, mostly from contaminated food. Only about 1 in 30 is ever diagnosed, since most people are never tested.
Which Sunups Eggs Are Affected?
Sunups Medium 2 1/2 Dozen is one of several Cal-Maine Foods egg brands covered by this recall, and the affected cartons carry a specific plant code and date range:
- Sunups Medium 2 1/2 Dozen eggs, UPC 028621304987, packed by Midwest Poultry Services at its Texas facility under plant code P-1950 or 0840962
- Look for the code and a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the left or right end of the carton in date-coding ink
- Affected cartons carry a Best By or Sell By date between July 20 and August 17, 2026
Check the code on your carton before deciding whether to keep or throw the eggs away. If the code is hard to read, contact the retailer where you bought the eggs for help.
Why Were Sunups Eggs Recalled?
Sunups eggs were recalled because Midwest Poultry Services found signs of possible Salmonella Enteritidis through its proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis at two Texas farms. That testing happened before any illness had been traced back to the farms.
FDA’s later outbreak investigation determined that eggs from these farms were a likely source of a larger, multistate Salmonella outbreak.
Three FDA inspection samples from the same farms later matched the outbreak strain in genetic testing, backing up the company’s own findings. Other sources of the outbreak may also exist, but no company statement counts as an admission of fault.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
FDA and CDC’s investigation confirmed 134 illnesses tied to the outbreak strain, with the full case count in the Latest Updates section above. The most recently reported illness began August 12, 2026.
FDA said the recalled eggs are a likely source of these illnesses. That finding is based on disease-pattern data, product tracing, and lab tests, plus three FDA samples that matched the outbreak strain through genetic testing.
A report of illness is not the same as legal proof that any specific carton caused it, and reports do not establish that the product caused every case.
Distribution was confirmed to only six states, while illnesses were reported from 18. CDC has since declared the outbreak over.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone who bought Sunups eggs matching the recalled code should follow these steps right away to reduce the risk of illness:
- Look for plant code P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian Date from 157 to 184 on your carton
- Stop eating any eggs that match the recalled code and date range
- Return the eggs to your place of purchase for a full refund
- Call Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern) or email recallassistance@mpseggs.com with questions [5]
- As FDA advises, wash your hands, utensils, and any surfaces the eggs touched with hot, soapy water, and keep any other eggs refrigerated and cooked until firm [6]
- Per CDC guidance, watch for Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, and call a doctor if they last more than a couple of days [7]
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
The same Midwest Poultry Services recall also covered eggs sold under other brand names on the same product-identifier table, including Kroger eggs and Country Morning eggs.
Each brand’s cartons were packed at the same Texas farms and carry the same recall date range as Sunups, even though the package names differ.
Legal Options
No lawsuit, class action, or MDL has been filed over this Midwest Poultry Services recall. A recall does not automatically prove liability. It does not automatically make someone eligible for money, even when illnesses have been reported.
Schmidt & Clark offers a free, personal legal review for anyone who became seriously ill after eating recalled Sunups eggs. Only a review of your medical and purchase records can show whether you have a possible claim.
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing an individual legal claim vary by state law and by when the illness and the diagnosis happened. Some states start the clock from the date of diagnosis rather than the date of exposure.
Missing that window can end a claim outright, no matter how strong the underlying facts are. Anyone considering a claim tied to this egg recall should check with a lawyer promptly, before any applicable deadline passes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sunups Eggs Recall Still Active?
No, the Sunups eggs recall is no longer active. FDA’s enforcement report entry was first published August 19, 2026. It was updated on September 18, 2026, when the agency listed recall number H-1230-2026 as terminated.
Have Illnesses Been Linked to the Sunups Eggs Recall?
Yes, illnesses have been linked to the Sunups eggs recall through FDA and CDC’s investigation into Midwest Poultry Services eggs. No illness report ties the outbreak to the Sunups brand alone: Country Morning, Brookshire’s, Kroger, and Simple Truth eggs from the same farms were also recalled.
What Symptoms Are Associated with Salmonella Infection?
The symptoms associated with Salmonella infection usually include watery diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. These start within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated eggs and typically last four to seven days. Call a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than two days, is bloody, or comes with a high fever.
Can I Sue Midwest Poultry Services If Its Eggs Made Me Sick?
You may be able to sue Midwest Poultry Services if its eggs made you sick, but no lawsuit has been filed and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation lists no case over this recall. An individual legal review can confirm whether your specific facts support a claim.
What If I No Longer Have the Egg Carton?
If you no longer have the egg carton, you can still act. Keep any receipts, loyalty app records, or photos showing the purchase, and describe the brand and size when you ask your retailer for a refund.
Where Were the Recalled Sunups Eggs Sold?
The recalled Sunups eggs were sold in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Smaller outlets in Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico also carried them, according to Midwest Poultry Services’ recall notice, which listed no price information.