Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 19 million eggs following a salmonella outbreak that infected nearly 100 people across 17 states.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled approximately 19 million shell eggs after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked the products to a salmonella outbreak. The agency reported that 98 people have been infected, with 26 requiring hospitalization. While the company's eggs are a likely source of the illness, the FDA noted that the producer does not account for all infections in the outbreak. The recalled white shell and brown cage-free eggs were produced in Texas. They were distributed to Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores, as well as smaller retail outlets and foodservice customers across several states. Midwest Poultry Services initiated the recall as a precautionary measure, stating that the company began diverting eggs to a breaking plant for pasteurization to eliminate foodborne pathogens. Customers are advised to return the affected products to their original place of purchase for a full refund. The company emphasized that producing safe, quality food remains its highest priority.