US recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled approximately 19 million eggs over potential Salmonella contamination, marking one of the largest egg recalls in recent years. The recall, initiated by Midwest Poultry Services (MPS) on July 22, was elevated to a Class 1 designation on August 12, indicating a reasonable probability of serious illness or death Source: DW News.

The outbreak

At least 98 people across 17 states have been sickened in the outbreak linked to the recalled eggs, with 26 hospitalizations and no reported deaths Source: The Guardian. Illnesses were reported between November 2025 and June 2026. The eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3 and distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi Source: DW News.

The recall

The recalled eggs include both white and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under several brand names, with sell-by dates extending through August 17. They were available at major retailers such as Kroger and Brookshire Grocery, as well as smaller outlets Source: The Guardian. MPS identified the issue through "proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis" and has stopped distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms Source: The Guardian.

Consumer guidance

• Consumers should throw away the recalled eggs or return them for a refund Source: DW News.
• Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the eggs Source: DW News.
• Surfaces and containers that touched the eggs should be cleaned and sanitized Source: DW News.

The recall comes amid broader food safety concerns in the US, including a large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce and a salmonella outbreak involving jalapeños Source: The Guardian.