By TNCPNEWS Staff
LANSING, MI — Michigan consumers are not currently among those impacted by a nationwide recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs—approximately 19 million eggs—that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. However, health officials say it remains important for residents to be aware of the recall, particularly if they recently traveled to one of the affected states, purchased eggs while out of state, or own a business that receives food products from national distributors.
Food recalls can expand as investigations continue, and products initially distributed in one region may later be traced to additional retailers or states. Knowing whether eggs in your home are part of the recall can help prevent serious illness and protect family members who may be at higher risk for complications.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two Texas facilities because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.
The recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and food service providers in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma under multiple brand names. Some of the eggs were sold through Kroger and Brookshire grocery stores in those states.
What Michigan Consumers Should Know
At this time, the FDA has not identified Michigan as one of the states that received the recalled eggs, and no Michigan retailers have been named in the recall.
Still, Michigan residents who recently traveled to one of the affected states or purchased eggs while away from home should check their cartons carefully before consuming them. Restaurants and food service businesses that purchase products through national distributors should also remain alert for supplier notifications, even though no Michigan distributors have been identified in the recall.
How to Identify the Recalled Eggs
The affected eggs were produced and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and carry Best By dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026.
Consumers should check egg cartons for:
- Plant code P-1950 or 0840962
- Julian dates 157 through 184
Anyone who has eggs matching these codes should not consume them. The FDA advises consumers to throw the eggs away or return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a refund.
Salmonella Can Cause Serious Illness
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and abdominal pain. While most healthy individuals recover without treatment, the infection can become severe or even life-threatening for young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
In some cases, the bacteria can spread from the intestines into the bloodstream, leading to more serious infections that require hospitalization.
As of the recall announcement, Midwest Poultry Services said it was not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled eggs. Distribution from the affected Texas facilities has been suspended while the company investigates the source of the possible contamination.
FDA Encourages Consumers to Stay Informed
The FDA recommends that consumers inspect egg cartons for the recalled plant codes and dates before using them. Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with salmonella infection after eating eggs should contact a healthcare provider, especially if they are in a high-risk group.
Although Michigan has not been identified as an affected state, consumers are encouraged to remain informed as food recalls can change as investigations continue.
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For more information about the recalled eggs, including a complete list of affected brands, carton codes and photographs of the recalled products, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website at www.fda.gov. TNCPNEWS will continue to monitor this recall and keep readers updated if additional states, retailers or products are added by the FDA.
