Midwest Poultry Services recalls 1.6 million eggs over salmonella risk
Nearly 1.6 million cage-free white and brown eggs sold in several southern states are being recalled after the FDA flagged possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced a recall of about 1.6 million dozen white-shell and brown-shell cage-free eggs produced in Texas after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recall, issued on July 22, covers cartons marked with the codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184.
The affected eggs were distributed to Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, as well as other smaller retailers. They were also shipped to food-service operators and retailers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Midwest Poultry Services said it was not aware of any illnesses linked to the eggs and had stopped distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of the recall date. Consumers are advised not to eat the eggs and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to the company at 574-405-9531 during business hours.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that salmonella symptoms typically appear six hours to six days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. While most healthy individuals recover without treatment, vulnerable groups such as young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems may require medical care.