Simple Truth Eggs Recall Due to Possible Salmonella
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Midwest Poultry Servc is recalling over 1.5 million dozen Simple Truth cage-free eggs distributed in six states due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 25, 2026 and geographically references Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Midwest Poultry Servc C/O H & L Electric is voluntarily recalling Grade A brown in-shell chicken eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 1,589,577 dozen eggs distributed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Affected products include:
- Simple Truth Natural Cage Free Grain Fed Medium 12 Eggs (UPC 0 11110-87032 0)
- Simple Truth Natural Cage Free Grain Fed Large 12 Eggs (UPC 0 11110-79770 4)
- Simple Truth Natural Cage Free Grain Fed Large 18 Eggs (UPC 0 11110-89310 9)
- Simple Truth Natural Cage Free Grain Fed Large 24 Eggs (UPC 0 11110-15097 4)
- Grade A CFB Large Egg Bulk - BROWN, TICTAC, 900 doz
Products carry codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157-184 and Best By/Sell By dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026. Recall number H-1229-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not eat the recalled eggs. Check cartons for the listed codes and dates before consumption.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a potential serious health risk from Salmonella in eggs distributed across multiple states.
Source
FDA recall H-1229-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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