Louisiana health officials reported on July 31, 2026, that seven residents have contracted salmonella infections linked to recalled shell eggs.
Three of the affected individuals required hospitalization, but no deaths have been reported.
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The state is among 17 affected by a multistate outbreak that began in November 2025.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 100 people have fallen ill nationwide, with at least 26 hospitalizations as of July 24, 2026.
Recall Details
Midwest Poultry Services, L. P.
recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs.
The products were distributed to major retailers including Kroger, Brookshire Grocery, Super 1 Foods, and Spring Market, under brands such as Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Cal-Maine, and Country Morning.
State health administrators urged consumers to check their eggs against the recall information.
"We encourage anyone who purchased these eggs to check the recall information carefully and discard or return affected products," said Bruce D.
Greenstein, LDH Secretary.
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The recall covers cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates between 157 and 184.
It also includes eggs produced in Texas and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026, as well as cartons with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026.
Health authorities stressed that consumers should not eat any recalled eggs. "Do not eat any recalled shell eggs," LDH said.
"Throw them out or return them."
Salmonella symptoms include fever, stomach cramps, and severe diarrhea.
Young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
Residents are advised to sanitize kitchen surfaces and utensils that may have touched contaminated eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
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Anyone experiencing severe symptoms—such as fever above 102°F, bloody diarrhea, excessive vomiting, or dehydration—should contact a healthcare provider immediately.
