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19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible salmonella contamination

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 569 words · By Aurielle Weiss
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19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible salmonella contamination See more of our coverage in your search results.

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19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible salmonella contamination See more of our coverage in your search results.

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A major egg producer based in Indiana has just announced that millions of eggs from two farms in Texas may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a subspecies of bacterium that can cause severe illness.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Healthy folks can typically recover within four to seven days with no treatment, while other, more vulnerable groups could require medical treatment or even hospitalization.”
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Claim 2: “the most common are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
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Claim 3: “A major egg producer based in Indiana has just announced that millions of eggs from two farms in Texas may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that an Indiana-based egg producer announced a recall of millions of eggs from two Texas farms due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 1999, an estimated 5,000 deaths, 325,000 hospitalizations and 76 million illnesses were caused by foodborne illnesses within the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began tracking o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_foodborne_illness_outb…
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web search NEUTRAL — The eggs were produced at two Texas farms and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026.According to the FDA, this recall began after environmental monitoring detected Salmonella Enteritidis at the …
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/19-million-eggs-one-decision-…
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web search NEUTRAL — An Indiana-based egg producer is recalling nearly 1.6 million eggs produced in Texas because of a potential contamination with salmonella enteritidis, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food a…
https://www.expressnews.com/news/texas/article/texas-eggs-re…
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Claim 4: “Possible contamination occurred on eggs that were shipped to Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana and sold at certain Kroger stores, Brookshire Grocery stores and smaller retailers.”
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Multiple sources confirm the eggs were shipped to Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana and sold at Kroger, Brookshire Grocery, and smaller retailers.
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web search NEUTRAL — They were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, and other smaller retail outle…
https://emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=442…
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web search NEUTRAL — Affected eggs were sold at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores in multiple states including Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
https://nz.news.yahoo.com/nearly-1-6m-dozen-eggs-194426007.h…
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web search NEUTRAL — The eggs were sold at Kroger, Brookshire Grocery and other smaller retailers. The recalled eggs have an identifying code number printed on the sides of the carton. For a list of exact codes included i…
https://www.ksla.com/2026/07/23/millions-eggs-sold-kroger-br…
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Claim 5: “The possible contamination was at two of the company’s Texas farms and found after “proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis.””
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Web search results confirm the contamination was at two Texas farms and was detected via environmental monitoring.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas that operates in the food industry. The company is the world's second-largest processor and marketer of chicken…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyson_Foods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. Wild aquatic birds …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2026. Strong and destructive tornadoes most frequently form in the United States, China, the La Plata Basin, the European Plain…
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Claim 6: “The eggs in Kroger were found in Texas and Louisiana stores, while the eggs in Brookshire Grocery stores were in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi.”
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The 'Health Alert' source explicitly lists Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
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Claim 7: “The cartons to watch for were produced between June 6 and July 3, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17.”
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The FDA announcement specifies the production dates as June 6, 2026, to July 3, 2026, and sell-by/best-by dates as July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Recalled (film) - Wikipedia. Jump to content. Main menu. move to sidebarhide. Navigation . Main page. Contents. Current events. Random article. About Wikipedia. Contact us. Contribute . Help. Learn to…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recalled_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the FDA's Wednesday announcement, the recalled eggs were "produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026, with sell by or best by dates between July 20…
https://www.expressnews.com/news/texas/article/texas-eggs-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Julian Date Range. Best By / Sell By Date BetweenAny questions can be directed to the company by calling 574.405.9531 during normal business hours which are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eas…
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…
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Claim 8: “The recall comes just weeks after the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak that was linked to fresh produce like lettuce.”
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Multiple sources confirm a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce, specifically iceberg lettuce, occurring around the same general timeframe.
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web search NEUTRAL — Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday.The outbreak led to a drop in fresh produce sales throughout the…
https://www.wvva.com/2026/08/28/iceberg-lettuce-cyclospora-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — Parasite linked to fresh produce like lettuce and berries.The FDA and CDC have linked a multi-state outbreak of the stomach parasite #cyclosporiasis to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at T…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — The parasitic illness outbreak linked to recalled lettuce has expanded. The FDA said government scientists have now identified cyclosporiasis cases in three additional states: Georgia, Tennessee and T…
https://www.fox9.com/news/lettuce-linked-cyclosporiasis-outb…
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Claim 9: “The CDC also said symptoms from salmonella poisoning may start six hours or up to six days after ingesting.”
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Claim 10: “The recalled cartons will only have codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184 printed on the side.”
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Claim 11: “Midwest Poultry Services has confirmed it will not be distributing fresh eggs produced on these farms at this time.”
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The FDA explicitly stated that Midwest Poultry Services is not currently distributing fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning. The primary symptom is watery diarrhea. Most cases have mild or no symptoms, but severe disease or death (typically due to dehydration) may occur, especiall…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclosporiasis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The geography of Texas is diverse and large. Occupying about 7% of the total water and land area of the U.S., it is the second largest state after Alaska, and is the southernmost part of the Great Pla…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas that operates in the food industry. The company is the world's second-largest processor and marketer of chicken…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyson_Foods
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Claim 12: “The FDA said salmonella may be able to get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis in rare circumstances.”
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Claim 13: “No other Midwest Poultry Services products are part of this recall, and the company said it is not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products.”
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The 'Health Alert' source explicitly states 'No other Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. produc[ts]' were part of the recall, and the company reported no known illnesses.
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Claim 14: “According to a July 22 recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website, Midwest Poultry Services — the large-scale American egg producer in North Manchester, Indiana — voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white-shell eggs and cage-free brown-shell eggs.”
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The FDA official announcement directly confirms that Midwest Poultry Services of North Manchester, Indiana, voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white-shell and brown cage-free eggs on July 22.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Niman Ranch began in the early 1970s on an 11-acre (4.5 ha) ranch in a small coastal town just north of San Francisco. They produce beef, lamb, and pork.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas that operates in the food industry. The company is the world's second-largest processor and marketer of chicken…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dalton is a village in Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 7 at the 2020 census.
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Claim 15: “This equates to roughly 19 million eggs.”
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Mathematical calculation: 1,589,577 dozen * 12 eggs/dozen = 19,074,924 eggs, which is approximately 19 million. This is corroborated by the headline '19 Million Eggs' in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and grapheme. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nineteen or 19 may refer to: 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 One of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Starting in January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2…
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Claim 16: “Salmonella symptoms are often fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.”
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