Why Are Eggs Being Recalled? What to Know About the 2026 Salmonella Recall

FDA recalls 19 million eggs and warns of death from salmonella outbreak

More than two dozen people have so far been hospitalized due to the outbreak

Why Are Eggs Being Recalled? What to Know About the 2026 Salmonella Recall

A nationwide egg recall has affected more than 19 million eggs because of potential salmonella contamination. Learn more about the recall and what to do if you purchased the affected eggs.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Shell Eggs

CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to shell eggs. If you have recalled shell eggs in your home or business, throw them out or return them. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to shell eggs. If you have recalled shel…

FDA Upgrades 19 Million Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level Amid Salmonella Outbreak Sickening Dozens

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for 19.1 million eggs from Midwest Poultry Services due to a salmonella outbreak affecting 17 states, urging consumers to check and return affected products.

Kroger Stock's 0.7% Dip Matches Dividend, Muting 19 Million-Egg Recall Signal

CINCINNATI, August 14, 2026, 08:47 EDT — The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) slipped 0.7% to $56.84 in Friday premarket trading as search interest rose around an egg recall. Yet the 39-cent decline exactly matched Kroger's quarterly dividend going ex-dividend Friday. The dividend-adjusted move was effectively zero. (Google Finance; Google Trends) Kroger's 39-cent premarket decline matched its…