# 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk Urgent recall for eggs sold at Kroger and other retailers across six states. - **Source:** [Inc.com](https://brifing.si/source/07cb1004-a796-47d7-9801-fc5c7388471d) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b7f74cc1-e456-4f27-b798-89f3a626bb63 ## Recall Scope Midwest Poultry Services has issued an urgent recall of 19 million eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers in six states must check brand names and plant codes (PL 1026/1026P) before consumption. ## Affected Brands Recalled eggs were sold under Coburn Farms, Country Daybreak, and Food Lion labels. Products with specific Julian date ranges between 011 and 102 are being pulled from shelves at major retailers including Kroger and Walmart. ## Health Risks Salmonella infection can cause severe foodborne illness, particularly dangerous for children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms like diarrhea and fever typically appear within 12-72 hours of exposure. ## Consumer Actions Purchasers should immediately dispose of affected products or return them to point of purchase for full refunds. Retailers are accepting returns without receipts, and consumers can contact local health departments for testing concerns. ## Retailer Response Major chains have activated automated recall systems, removing products from shelves and notifying customers via purchase history data. Online grocery platforms are canceling pending deliveries of potentially contaminated eggs. ## Food Safety Implications This recall underscores the critical need for robust supply chain tracking. The FDA advises consumers to always note product codes and register for food safety alerts through the agency's email notification system. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.inc.com/lucia-auerbach/kroger-egg-recall-salmonella-check-your-fridge/91379275 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._