FDA assigns highest-risk Class I status for recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs

The FDA has assigned the recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs to its highest-risk Class I category, citing potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. The recall was initiated in July by Midwest Poultry Services in North Manchester, Indiana, after the company warned that 1,589,577 cartons—including white eggs and brown cage-free eggs—“have the potential to be contaminated.” The eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3 and carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026. They were produced in Texas and shipped to locations across the South and Southwest, including retailers such as Kroger and Brookshire Grocery, plus smaller outlets. The FDA emphasized that it sometimes classifies recalls after the company announces them. As of late July, no illnesses were reported. The article also reviewed typical salmonella symptoms and when to seek urgent medical attention.