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MIDWEST POULTRY SERVC C/O H & LELECTRIC — Class I: Grade A Brown In-shell Chicken eggs packaged in the following configurations: 1. Simple

HighPublished Aug 19, 2026· AI-analyzed Aug 25, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Midwest Poultry Services (c/o H & L Electric) has initiated a Class I recall for various configurations of Grade A Brown In-shell Chicken eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The affected products include Simple Truth brand eggs distributed by The Kroger Co. and bulk eggs distributed by MPS Egg Farms.

Who it affects

This recall affects quality assurance and supply chain professionals at The Kroger Co., MPS Egg Farms, and Midwest Poultry Services, as well as downstream food service and retail entities handling Simple Truth natural cage-free brown eggs.

Why it matters

A Class I designation indicates a high probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from exposure. The involvement of multiple packaging configurations (12, 18, and 24-count cartons plus 900-dozen bulk units) suggests a potential systemic contamination point at the production or packing level rather than a localized retail issue. Regulatory teams should anticipate rigorous FDA scrutiny of environmental monitoring and sanitation SOPs at the source facility.

Practical takeaway

Immediately verify inventory against the specified UPCs and bulk configurations; initiate reconciliation of distribution records for Simple Truth and MPS Egg Farms products; and ensure cold chain documentation is intact for recalled lots.

FDA source material

Class I. Reason: Possible Salmonella Enteritidis. Product: Grade A Brown In-shell Chicken eggs packaged in the following configurations: 1. Simple Truth, Natural Cage Free Grain Fed, Medium, 12 Eggs, Net Wt 21 oz (1lb 5oz) 596g, UPC 0 11110-87032 0. Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 2. Simple Truth, Natural Cage Free Grain Fed, Large, 12 Eggs, Net Wt 24 oz (1lb 8oz) 681g, UPC 0 11110-79770 4. Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 3. Simple Truth, Natural Cage Free Grain Fed, Large, 18 Eggs, Net Wt 36 oz (2lb 4oz) 1,031g, UPC 0 11110-89310 9. Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 4. Simple Truth, Natural Cage Free Grain Fed, Large, 24 Eggs, Net Wt 48 oz (3lb) 1,360g, UPC 0 11110-15097 4. Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 5. Grade A CFB Large Egg, Bulk - BROWN, TICTAC, 900 doz, Distributed by MPS Egg Farms 14374 E State Hwy 21, Byran, TX 77808. Keep Refrigerated.. Firm: MIDWEST POULTRY SERVC C/O H & LELECTRIC (N Manchester IN United States). Status: Ongoing.

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