FDA upgrades Texas egg recall to Class I over salmonella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on August 12 elevated a Texas egg recall to Class I after an outbreak of salmonella illnesses linked to the product, according to an FDA recall report. Federal health officials said the outbreak has sickened 98 people across 17 states.

Officials said 26 patients were hospitalized. No deaths had been reported as of the latest update, according to federal health agencies.

Recall scope and where the eggs were sent

The recall covers 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs produced in Texas by Midwest Poultry Services. The FDA repoSources said distribution reached parts of the U.S. South and Southwest.

Officials said the eggs were sold through retailers that include Kroger and Brookshire Grocery . The recall documentation links the product to a multi-state set of case reports cited by federal health agencies.

What a Class I recall means, and the outbreak timeline The FDA defines a Class I recall as “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” The agency’s August 12 reclassification ties the recall directly to the outbreak described in the recall paperwork.

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Officials said illnesses associated with the outbreak were recorded between November 2025 and June 2026 . The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited case reports spanning 17 states, while CDC data cited by officials shows 26 hospitalizations among the 98 reported illnesses.

Company actions and remaining dated inventory

Midwest Poultry Services said it identified the contamination through environmental monitoring at its production facility. The company said it stopped distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of July 22 .

However, officials warned the recalled eggs may still present a risk because best-by and sell-by dates run through August 17 . That leaves the possibility that impacted cartons remain in home refrigerators or could still be available for purchase in retail locations.

Consumer guidance and uncertainty around clearance

Midwest Poultry Services advised consumers not to eat the recalled eggs and said customers should return affected products to the place of purchase for a refund. Health agencies reiterated that no deaths were included in the latest update, while indicating continued concern as dated inventory stays in circulation.

The recall documentation does not state how many cartons may still be in households or within retail channels. That gap leaves uncertainty about how quickly the recalled product will be fully removed from shelves and homes, even after distribution was halted.