Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled Texas eggs ends after 134 illnesses, 34 hospitalizations
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The CDC has declared over a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 134 people in 18 states, hospitalizing 34, with no deaths reported. Investigators identified shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services L.P. in Texas as the likely source; the company recalled its white and brown cage-free shell eggs on July 22, 2026. If you still have eggs at home, check them against the recall list.
# Editorial Summary
A Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs has been declared over after sickening 134 people across 18 states, according to the CDC. Thirty-four people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. The outbreak was long-running: the first patient became ill on Nov. 21, 2025 and the most recent on Aug. 12, 2026. Of 54 ill people with information available, 46 reported eating eggs before becoming ill. The true number of cases is likely much higher, because many people do not seek care or are not tested. The CDC estimates 29 undetected cases for every confirmed one.
The FDA and CDC identified shell eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services L.P. in Texas as the likely source. FDA environmental samples from the company's facility matched the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis. On July 22, 2026, the company recalled all white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas facilities. The recall covered more than 30 brands and configurations. The recalled eggs carry a use-by date of Aug. 17 and should no longer be on sale. Because people often keep eggs past that date, officials urge consumers to check any eggs they have at home against the FDA recall list.
Salmonella is a bacteria that causes food poisoning, and contaminated food usually looks, smells and tastes normal. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days, but some cases are severe enough to require hospitalization. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
The CDC recommends cooking eggs until both the yolk and white are firm. You should also wash your hands, utensils and surfaces that touch raw eggs. Avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs, especially if you're in a high-risk group.
If you ate recalled eggs and developed symptoms, contact your doctor and mention the possible Salmonella exposure, since special tests are needed to diagnose it. Officials have linked this outbreak to eggs covered by the Midwest Poultry Services recall.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Talk to your doctor right now if you've eaten eggs in the past week and developed diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.
- ✓Cook eggs until both the yolk and white are completely firm every single time you prepare them.
- ✓Wash your hands, utensils, and any surface that touched raw eggs with hot soapy water before moving to other foods.
- ✓Read the FDA and CDC websites to check if eggs you bought recently came from the affected source before you use them.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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