Little Rock, Arkansas – Consumers in Arkansas are being urged to check their eggs after a major recall was announced involving nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Midwest Poultry Services has issued the recall as a precaution after concerns that certain eggs distributed across several states could pose a health risk. The affected products include white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs that were produced on farms in Texas and later shipped to both grocery stores and food-service customers.
According to the recall notice, the eggs carry best-by or sell-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17, 2026. While the products were primarily distributed to retailers and food-service operations in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, some of the recalled eggs also reached stores in neighboring states, including Arkansas through regional grocery networks.
Among the retailers connected to the recall are Kroger and Brookshire grocery stores in Texas, New Mexico and Mississippi, along with locations in the states where the eggs were directly distributed. Customers who recently purchased eggs are encouraged to check the packaging and determine whether their products are part of the recall.
At this time, Midwest Poultry Services said there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recalled eggs. Even so, the company is asking consumers to avoid eating any eggs that may be affected until they can confirm whether the products are included in the recall.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. People who become infected may experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea and stomach pain. In many cases, individuals recover without medical treatment, but the illness can become much more serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Food safety officials often recommend discarding recalled products or returning them to the place of purchase rather than consuming them. Anyone who develops symptoms after eating eggs believed to be part of the recall should contact a healthcare provider, especially if symptoms become severe or persist.
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