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Egg recalls 2026: is there a recall on eggs right now?

Last reviewed: September 25, 2026

As of September 25, 2026, the most recent U.S. egg recalls are Happy Hens in California (code CA-0677, recalled Sept. 8) and Leaping Bear Farm in Vermont (cartons dated June 1–Sept. 5). The July Midwest Poultry recall (P-1950 or 0840962, Julian dates 157–184) has ended. If your carton matches, don't eat them; follow the notice to discard or return them.

This list covers recalls we've confirmed on official FDA, CDC, state or company pages. No match never means safe.

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Is there an egg recall right now?

Two U.S. egg recalls from September 2026 are still recent — Happy Hens in California and Leaping Bear Farm in Vermont — and the July Midwest Poultry Services recall has ended. Egg recalls are narrow: they cover specific brands, plant or license codes, and dates. Eggs from the same store or brand with different codes are not part of these recalls, but no match never means safe.

2026 egg recalls: full list

These are the 2026 egg recalls we've verified on official pages: three U.S. shell-egg recalls and one Canadian egg-product recall, newest first. Status and class are as of September 25, 2026. We may not have found every state-level recall, so use this as a starting point, not a complete list.

Midwest Poultry Services (Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning, Sunups)

Ended Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced on its Texas farms on July 22, 2026, for possible Salmonella Enteritidis. FDA classified the recall as Class I (H-1229-2026 for brown eggs, H-1230-2026 for white eggs). FDA's outbreak page now lists the status as Ended, CDC said the outbreak was over on September 3, 2026, and FDA says the recalled eggs are past expiration and should no longer be available for sale.

All three must match: P-1950 or 0840962 printed on the left or right side of the carton in date-coding ink, a Julian date between 157 and 184, and a sell-by or best-by date between July 20 and August 17, 2026. In FDA's words: “Only codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton are recalled.”

• Brands:Kroger, Simple Truth (cage-free brown), Brookshire's, Country Morning, Sunups (Cal-Maine) and unbranded bulk/foodservice eggs, per the FDA notice. FDA's Enforcement Report also lists Super 1 Foods Large 60 Eggs.
• Where sold: distribution confirmed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas — Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores and smaller retail and foodservice outlets. FDA notes the eggs could have been distributed further.
• Outbreak (CDC final update, Sept. 3, 2026): 134 cases in 18 states, 34 hospitalizations, 0 deaths; illnesses started November 21, 2025, to August 12, 2026.
• Cases vs. sales:Michigan had cases in this outbreak, but FDA didn't list Michigan as a state where the recalled eggs were distributed. The outbreak and the distribution lists are different lists.
• Refund and questions: return the eggs to the place of purchase for a full refund. Midwest Poultry Services: 574.405.9531 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM ET) or [email protected].
• On this site: Grade A brown in-shell eggs (H-1229-2026) · Grade A white in-shell eggs (H-1230-2026)

Source: FDA recall notice · FDA outbreak investigation · CDC outbreak notice · CDC investigation details · FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA)

Happy Hens (California)

Recent Happy Hens of Ramona, California, recalled its organic in-shell eggs (all grades and sizes) on September 8, 2026, and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers on September 11. No recall class has been published.

• Egg handler code: CA-0677
• Lot/Date codes: 223 Sell By Sep 10 · 226 Sell By Sep 13 · 237 Sell By Sep 24
• Package sizes: 1-dozen carton, 18-count carton, 20-count flats, 30-count flats; foodservice 15-dozen cases (6 flats of 30 eggs)
• Where sold:restaurants, grocery stores and farmers' markets in Southern California and the Central Coast, and at the farm in Ramona. CDPH published a retailer list (PDF).
• Outbreak (CDPH, as of Sept. 8, 2026): 23 California residents, 7 hospitalizations, no deaths; illnesses started June 21 to August 16, 2026. Two FDA environmental samples collected August 17–20 tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis, and whole genome sequencing matched them to the strain from sick people.
• Report eggs still for sale: CDPH Complaint Hotline (800) 495-3232.

Full details, identifiers and FAQ: Happy Hens egg Salmonella recall.

Source: CDPH NR26-029 · CDPH retailer list (PDF)

Leaping Bear Farm (Vermont)

RecentLeaping Bear Farm of Reading, Vermont, recalled chicken eggs in cartons dated June 1 to September 5, 2026, on September 11, 2026, working with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM). The cartons carry the Leaping Bear Farm logo and read “Grade A Pasture Raised Organic Eggs.” The notice doesn't list a plant code, so match the brand, label and carton date.

• What to do:don't eat them. Vermont says the eggs should be discarded in the trash and should not be composted. Clean items and surfaces that may have touched them with hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
• Questions: Leaping Bear Farm, 520-345-1906.
• Background (VAAFM):the affected flock was 1,800 hens, and Vermont reported 14 cases linked to the strain. VAAFM says other states also have genetically linked cases; it didn't name them.
• Why this matters:this is a state-led recall. We didn't find it on FDA's recall list or in openFDA, so checking FDA alone would miss it.

Source: VAAFM recall notice · VAAFM news release

Canada: Supreme liquid eggs (CFIA)

Past Supreme Egg Products Inc. recalled 1 kg Liquid Whole Eggs and Liquid Egg White (egg products, not shell eggs) for Salmonella on April 9, 2026 — a Class 2 recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. They were sold to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Ontario and Quebec, not in retail stores. Match UPC 0 61719 01185 8 (whole) or 0 61719 01184 8 (white) plus the lot numbers and Best Before dates in the notice. More: latest Canada recalls.

Source: CFIA recall RA-81907

Undeclared-egg allergen recalls are different

Some recalls are for foods that contain egg without listing it on the label. Those recalls protect people with egg allergies; the eggs themselves aren't contaminated. Examples on this site: Created Fresh cranberry chicken salad sandwich (undeclared egg) and Whole Foods Cabricharme cheese (undeclared egg).

How to read an egg carton (plant number, Julian date, sell-by)

On USDA-graded eggs, look on the carton for a plant number that starts with “P” and a three-digit pack date — for example, P-1950 157 printed on the side, the format in the Midwest Poultry recall. The sell-by or EXP date is optional.

The plant number (P-####)

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) says cartons with the USDA grade mark must show the plant number, “preceded by a ‘P’ with three or four digits listed, such as P-1234, P-2540, or P-785.” In the Midwest Poultry recall, the plant number was P-1950.

Don't confuse it with meat and poultry codes.USDA FSIS establishment numbers for poultry plants also start with “P,” but the P-number on an egg carton is the AMS shell egg grading plant number. Egg products such as liquid eggs use a number preceded by “Plant” or “G.” USDA AMS links to a plant directory of its voluntary shell egg grading facilities from its shell egg Q&A page.

Source: USDA AMS shell egg Q&A · USDA FSIS: Understanding FSIS food recalls

The Julian date (pack date)

The three-digit number is the day of the year the eggs were packed. AMS: “The lot number is the consecutive day of the year in which the eggs were packed into the carton, and consists of three digits… January 1st would be listed as 001.” In leap years, AMS says to “advance all dates after February 29th by one day.” 2026 is not a leap year.

Example: 157 to 184 means packed June 6 to July 3, 2026 — the same production window FDA gave for the Midwest Poultry recall. To convert any code, add the days after the first of the month (for example, 152 is June 1, so 157 is June 6).

Source: USDA AMS shell egg Q&A · AMS Shell Egg Day of the Year Chart

Sell-by, EXP and best-by dates

Dates on egg cartons are optional. AMS says “Expiration code dating, such as ‘Sell By’ or ‘Use By’ is not required.” When an expiration date is printed on USDA-graded eggs, FSIS says it can be no more than 30 days from the packing date, and “use by” or “best before” dates may not exceed 45 days including the packing date. For a recall check, match the codes and the dates — the date alone isn't enough.

Source: USDA AMS · USDA FSIS: Shell eggs from farm to table

USDA grade shield vs. no shield

Cartons without the USDA grade shield may not have a P-number or Julian date. AMS says eggs in cartons that don't carry the USDA grademark aren't required to meet USDA's facility, sanitation and labeling requirements, and FSIS notes that “all cartons normally bear a grade and size but may not have the USDA shield.” State agriculture departments oversee packers that don't use USDA grading.

Source: USDA AMS · USDA FSIS

State license and handler codes

Some cartons show a state code instead of, or next to, a USDA plant number. Two real examples from 2026 recalls: 0840962in the Midwest Poultry recall is a Texas license number (FDA's Enforcement Report says “Packed by Tx Lic #s. 0840962, 0840961”), and CA-0677is what CDPH calls the Happy Hens “Egg Handler Code.” Formats differ, so match the exact code printed in the notice.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA) · CDPH NR26-029

Farm-stand and farmers' market eggs

Small-farm cartons may not carry any plant code. The Leaping Bear Farm notice identifies its eggs only by brand, label text and carton date, so compare those against the notice.

Worked example: is my carton in the Midwest Poultry recall?

1. Find P-1950 or 0840962printed in date-coding ink on the left or right side of the carton. (FDA's table writes the second code as “840962.”)
2. Check that the three-digit Julian date next to it is between 157 and 184.
3. Check that the sell-by or best-by date is between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Only a carton that matches all three is part of the recall. This recall has ended, and FDA says the eggs are past expiration.

Who regulates eggs: FDA (shell eggs) vs. USDA (egg products)

FDA oversees shell eggs, while USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversees egg products — liquid, frozen and dried eggs. FDA says it regulates all foods except meat, poultry and processed egg products, which are regulated by USDA. For shell eggs, FSIS says it and FDA share authority for egg safety, and FDA's Egg Safety Rule applies to virtually all egg producers with 3,000 or more laying hens. AMS runs voluntary grading and shell egg surveillance, and state agriculture and health departments also act — both September 2026 recalls were announced by state agencies. The Leaping Bear flock (1,800 hens, per VAAFM) is below the Egg Safety Rule's 3,000-hen threshold.

Source: FDA: Food recalls — what you need to know · USDA FSIS: egg products · USDA FSIS: Shell eggs from farm to table

What to do if your eggs are recalled

Don't eat, sell or serve recalled eggs; throw them away or return them for a refund as the notice says. For refunds, receipts and reporting in general, see what to do with a recalled product.

• Refund: the Midwest Poultry notice says to return eggs to the original place of purchase for a full refund; CDPH says to throw Happy Hens eggs away or return them for a refund.
• Disposal:Vermont says Leaping Bear eggs should go in the trash and should not be composted. FDA's general advice for recalled food: wrap it before throwing it away, and don't give it away or feed it to pets.
• Clean up: wash items and surfaces that touched the eggs with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. FDA says you can sanitize with 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of hot water.

Source: FDA recall notice · CDPH · VAAFM · FDA: Food recalls — what you need to know

Salmonella symptoms and when to call a doctor (CDC)

CDC says symptoms usually include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days.

• Most people have: watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus, and stomach cramps that can be severe.
• Some people also have: headache, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite.
• Call your doctor if you have: diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than 2 days, bloody poop (including diarrhea) or pee, a fever higher than 102°F, or signs of dehydration.
• More likely to get very sick: children younger than 5 (especially younger than 1), adults 65 and older, and people with a weakened immune system.

This isn't medical advice. If you ate recalled eggs and feel sick, contact your health care provider.

Source: CDC: Symptoms of Salmonella infection · CDC: About Salmonella infection

How to handle and cook eggs safely (FDA & CDC)

Buy eggs cold, keep them at 40°F or colder, and cook them until the yolk and white are firm.

• Buy eggs only from a refrigerated case, and check that the shells are clean and not cracked (FDA).
• Store eggs in their original carton in a refrigerator at 40°F or below, and use them within 3 weeks for best quality (FDA).
• Cook eggs until both the yolk and the white are firm; scrambled eggs should not be runny (FDA).
• Cook egg dishes to 160°F (FDA). CDC says egg dishes that contain meat or poultry should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
• For recipes with eggs that are raw or undercooked when served, use shell eggs treated to destroy Salmonella (for example, pasteurized) or pasteurized egg products (FDA).
• Refrigerate cooked eggs and egg dishes within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F; reheat to 165°F (FDA).
• Don't eat raw batter or dough (CDC).
• Throw away cracked eggs (FoodSafety.gov). You don't need to wash eggs at home (FSIS).

Source: FDA: What you need to know about egg safety · CDC: Safer food choices · FoodSafety.gov: Salmonella and eggs · USDA FSIS

Is it safe to eat eggs now?

Recalls cover specific eggs, not all eggs. Eggs that don't match a recall notice aren't part of that recall — but no match never means safe. Follow FDA's handling and cooking advice for all eggs. In California, the verified 2026 recall is Happy Hens (code CA-0677). Michigan had cases in the Midwest Poultry outbreak but isn't one of the states FDA confirmed the eggs were distributed to.

Egg recalls by state and store

Here is how the verified 2026 egg recalls line up by state and by store or brand.

• Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi: Midwest Poultry Services (ended).
• California: Happy Hens (CA-0677).
• Vermont: Leaping Bear Farm.
• Michigan: none of the 2026 egg recalls we verified were distributed in Michigan. Michigan had cases in the Midwest Poultry outbreak (CDC and FDA state lists).
• Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, Country Morning, Sunups: Midwest Poultry Services — match the codes above.
• Walmart, Costco, Aldi, H-E-B, Great Value, Marketside, Kirkland:none of the 2026 egg recalls we verified name these stores or brands. The official notices we checked don't name them. For other recalls of items sold at Walmart, see Walmart recalls this year.

Report a problem or get alerts

Report shell egg problems to FDA and egg product problems to USDA.

• Shell eggs: call FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) or contact an FDA consumer complaint coordinator. In California, call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232.
• Egg products: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
• Canada: check and report through Recalls and safety alerts.
• Alerts: FDA offers a recall email subscription — see Food recalls: what you need to know. You can also check latest FDA food recalls on this site.

Source: FDA · USDA FSIS · CDPH

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Update log

• 2026-09-25: Page published with 3 U.S. shell-egg recalls and 1 Canadian egg-product recall.
• 2026-09-25: Midwest Poultry “Ended” status, outbreak figures and FDA handling tips re-checked against FDA's outbreak and egg safety pages.

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