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FDA Classifies Shell Egg Recall as Class I Amid Salmonella Outbreak; UK Reports Separate Cases

U.S. and UK authorities report multiple food recalls linked to salmonella, E. coli, and listeria, with conflicting details on scope and cause.

6 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 19, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ETUpdated Sep 2, 2026, 8:32 a.m. ET
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of shell eggs as , according to medicaldaily.com. The recall involves , with identifying codes including P-1950, 0840962, Julian date between 157 and 184, and use-by date of 7 September, as reported by medicaldaily.com. The FDA attributes the recall to , according to medicaldaily.com and kwch.com. In the U.S. outbreak, 98 people across 17 states were infected, with twenty-six hospitalized and no deaths reported, according to medicaldaily.com. Separately, UK and Irish authorities have reported multiple recalls. One person has died and 207 cases were recorded in the UK between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, with 38% requiring hospitalisation, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. The UK outbreak is linked to eggs imported from outside the UK, with no indication UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. The UK Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school or nursery until symptom-free for at least 48 hours, as reported by foodmanufacture.co.uk. Other UK recalls include sold in Iceland over , and over similar concerns, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. has pulled its Buffalo Cheese Mozzarella and Bocconcini products due to , according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. The cause of the U.S. outbreak has been determined as Salmonella Enteritidis, according to medicaldaily.com. The UK outbreak is , with the cause identified as Salmonella, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 28, 2026, 10:37 a.m. ET

    FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I; Salmonella Outbreak Reported in US and UK

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of shell eggs as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, according to Medical Daily. The recall involves 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs produced at two Texas farms, sold under brand names including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Cal-Maine, and Country Morning. The eggs are linked to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak strain, Medical Daily reported.

    Consumers can identify recalled eggs by the identifying codes: P-1950, 0840962, a Julian date between 157 and 184, and all individual packs of the products named above with any and all use-by dates up to and including 5 September.

    In the UK, the Food Standards Agency has linked the outbreak to eggs imported from outside the UK, with no indication that UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible, according to Food Manufacture. The agency reported 207 cases in the UK between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, with 38% requiring hospitalisation and one death. Symptoms of salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, and vulnerable groups may experience more severe illness, Food Manufacture and KWCH reported.

    Sources disagree on the firm responsible: Medical Daily and KWCH name Midwest Poultry Services, while Food Manufacture names Summit Foods. The FDA recall is attributed to Midwest Poultry Services, according to Medical Daily. The cause of the outbreak has not been determined, but investigators are examining imported eggs as a possible source.

  2. Aug 19, 2026, 8:35 p.m. ET

    FDA Classifies Midwest Poultry Services Shell Egg Recall as Class I

    The Food and Drug Administration has assigned a Class I classification to a recall of shell eggs by Midwest Poultry Services.

    According to the FDA record, the recall covers 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs.

    The record names five brands under which the eggs were sold:

    • Kroger
    • Simple Truth
    • Brookshire's
    • Cal-Maine
    • Country Morning

    Three identifying codes are listed:

    • P-1950
    • 0840962
    • Julian date between 157 and 184

    The record is silent on several points a consumer would want. It does not state the reason for the recall, and it does not name a hazard. It gives no distribution area, so the states or regions where the eggs were sold are not identified in the record. It reports no injuries or illnesses, and it does not say whether any were investigated. It also carries no remedy — no instruction to return, discard or seek a refund — and no product description beyond shell eggs.

    Because the record sets out no consumer instructions, none are reported here. Anyone holding eggs bearing the codes above and seeking guidance would need to obtain it from the FDA or from Midwest Poultry Services directly; this account does not extend the record beyond what it states.

    This story reflects the FDA recall record as provided and will be updated if the agency releases the reason, hazard, distribution or remedy fields.

  3. Aug 19, 2026, 6:55 a.m. ET

    UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Results in One Death and 207 Cases

    Between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded across the UK, resulting in one death and leaving hundreds ill, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. According to reporting by foodmanufacture.co.uk, 38% of those affected required hospitalisation. The UK Health Security Agency stated that the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which have been identified as the strongest lead for the salmonella strain. Foodmanufacture.co.uk reported that there is no indication UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.

    The outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with 199 cases recorded in England, including 47 in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps, and vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.

    The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.

  4. Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ET

    207 Salmonella Cases Recorded in UK Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs

    Between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded across the UK, resulting in one death and hundreds falling ill, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. Among those affected, 38% required hospitalisation. The outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with 199 cases recorded in England, including 47 in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber.

    The UK Health Security Agency stated the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which foodmanufacture.co.uk reported as the strongest lead for the strain. foodmanufacture.co.uk reported there is no indication that UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.

    Salmonella symptoms usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, and vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.

  5. Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ETFirst report

    UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Leaves One Dead

    In a developing outbreak between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded in the UK, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. One person has died and hundreds have fallen ill, with 38% of those affected requiring hospitalisation, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which have been identified as the strongest lead for the salmonella strain. There is no indication that UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.

    According to reporting by foodmanufacture.co.uk, the outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with the vast majority of cases (199) recorded in England. These include 47 cases in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, though vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.

    The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.

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Revision history

  1. Version 52 Sept 2026, 12:32current

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting, including the FDA Class I classification and the range of UK recalls.

  2. Version 42 Sept 2026, 12:25

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting, including the FDA Class I classification and additional UK recalls.

  3. Version 428 Aug 2026, 14:37current

    Updated to reflect the FDA Class I classification and the latest reported figures.

  4. Version 32 Sept 2026, 12:22

    Expanded to cover multiple recalls across US and UK, including conflicting reports on agency, firm, and cause.

  5. Version 324 Aug 2026, 14:17

    Added the missing identifying code 'all individual packs of the products named above with any and all use-by dates up to and including 5 September'. Removed the instruction to discard or return eggs, as the fact set does not contain a remedy from the notice.

  6. Version 22 Sept 2026, 11:52

    Updated to reflect FDA closure of recall and clarified separate UK outbreak status.

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