Costco eggs, SunFed pickles recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Cucumbers shipped to 13 US states and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.

SunFed Produce, based in Arizona, recalled the cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

The whole fresh American cucumbers were sold by SunFed and other importers and shipped to customers in the states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

People who bought cucumbers under the window should check with the store where they bought them to see if the products are part of the recall.

“As soon as we heard about this problem, we took immediate action to protect consumers. We are working closely with authorities and the ranch involved to determine the possible cause,” said Craig Slate, president of SunFed. “Here at SunFed, food safety and the health and well-being of consumers have been our priorities for more than 30 years. We require all of our growers to strictly comply with FDA food safety requirements.”

No illnesses were immediately reported.

Costco egg recall

Meanwhile, Handsome Brook Farms voluntarily recalled nearly 11,000 cartons of Organic Pature Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand.

The eggs hit shelves in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee as of Nov. 22, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website.

The recalled eggs has a UPC 9661910680 and is packaged in plastic egg cartons marked with the Kirkland Signature on top. The recall only applies to devices with the Julian code 327 and an end of use date of January 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. No other products were affected by this recall.

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The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead being packaged and distributed in retail packaging.

To date, there have been no complaints of illness, the company states.

The company said affected consumers should stop consuming the product and should return the identified units to their local Costco store for a full refund or should dispose of the products.

Salmonella can cause symptoms that begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria and include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people recover without treatment within a week, but young children, people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems can become seriously ill.

Earlier this summer, a separate salmonella outbreak in cucumbers sickened 450 people in the United States