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Midwest Poultry Recalls 1.6 Million Eggs For Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services has recalled 1.6 million eggs over possible Salmonella contamination, CBS News reported Thursday.[1]

The network said the recalled eggs were distributed to six southern states and sold by multiple retailers.[1] The TV segment called Midwest Poultry Services "one of the biggest egg producers in the U.S.".[1]

CBS published a written story about the recall Thursday morning.[2] The network then aired the 7:05 PM Central TV segment that reiterated the 1.6 million figure and the distribution details.[1]

The TV coverage did not say whether any illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs.[1]

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July 24, 2026
12:05 AM
1.6 million eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination
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  • CBS described Midwest Poultry Services as "one of the biggest egg producers in the U.S." in its July 23, 2026, TV segment.
  • The segment reiterated that 1.6 million eggs were recalled over Salmonella concerns and that they were distributed to six southern states and sold by multiple retailers.