Egg recall upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level: ‘Serious adverse health consequences or death’

FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”

Aug 14, 2026

Egg recall upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level: ‘Serious adverse health consequences or death’

Midwest Poultry Services first issued the recall of 1.6 million brown and white eggs in late July.

Aug 13, 2026