Nearly 1.6M eggs recalled in Texas and nearby states over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall affecting more than 19 million eggs after testing suggested possible salmonella contamination. Nearly 1.6 million eggs and over 1.5 million dozen egg cartons were pulled from stores in Texas and neighboring states, according to reports from ABC News and Fox Business. The recall also includes roughly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold at Kroger and other retailers, as noted by People.com. The recall appears in Click2Houston’s list of the most recent FDA food recalls affecting Texas. Since the outbreak was linked to the recalled eggs, health officials have recorded 98 confirmed salmonella cases dating back to November, as reported by CNN and the Pioneer Press.

Dozens of additional patients across 17 states have sought medical care, according to The Hill. The spread across 17 states highlights the distribution breadth of the implicated eggs. Retailers in Texas, including Kroger, have removed the affected egg products from shelves, and a broader list of FDA food recalls posted by Click2Houston shows related items such as baby food and soup also being withdrawn this month. Dallas News highlighted the cumulative impact of multiple recalls on consumers in July. The compiled list underscores that the recall is part of a broader wave of food safety actions this month.

The FDA continues to monitor distribution channels while maintaining the recall status for the identified batches. Ongoing FDA communication will indicate whether further distribution points are affected. Observers will watch for updates on the outbreak’s case count and any expansion of the recall to additional states or product categories. The FDA’s ongoing investigation will determine if additional batches are contaminated.