FDA Raises Costco Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Due to Salmonella Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration has raised a recall of eggs sold at Costco to the highest risk level due to fears of salmonella contamination. The agency raised it to Class I above “a reasonable probability” that it “will cause serious health consequences or death.”

Costco egg recall raised to highest risk level due to salmonella contamination

Handsome Brook Farms issued a voluntary recall of 10,800 retail units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pature Raised eggs in November, according to an FDA notice. “The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead being packaged and distributed in retail packaging,” the company said in a statement at the time, according to USA Today.

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The eggs, which were distributed in 25 Costco stores across five states, were recalled over fears of being “contaminated with salmonella,” the New York-based company added. The recall was initiated for 24-count packages of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture with a UPC of 9661910680. The affected products had Julian code 327 and an expiration date of January 5, 2025.

What are the symptoms of salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacterium that causes a disease called salmonellosis. Those infected experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC. Although a common infection, salmonella sometimes causes infection of the urine, blood, bones, joints or nervous system (spinal fluid and brain) and serious illness.

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Customers who purchased the recalled eggs from Costco should return them to the store for a full refund or dispose of the product. If you have additional questions, please contact Handsome Brook Farms at 888-877-7221, available Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, or you can email [email protected].