The FDA has classified the Costco egg recall at the highest risk level due to potential Salmonella contamination. On Friday, they updated the recall to class I, indicating there’s a reasonable chance that consuming these eggs could lead to serious health issues or even death.
On November 27, Handsome Brook Farms voluntarily recalled 10,800 cartons of 24-count eggs, which adds up to nearly 260,000 eggs. These were sold under the Kirkland Signature brand at Costco, all because of Salmonella concerns. So far, no illnesses related to the recalled eggs have been reported.
These eggs were available from November 22 in 25 Costco stores across five states, and they could still be sitting in people’s fridges since their use-by date is January 5, 2025. The recall targets Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs, packaged in plastic cartons with UPC 9661910680 and Julian code 327.
The FDA recommends that consumers return the recalled eggs to their local Costco for a refund or simply get rid of them. These recalled eggs were sold at Costco stores in five different states.
If you think you might have eaten these eggs, keep an eye out for symptoms of Salmonella infection like fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after eating contaminated food and typically clear up within a week without medical intervention.
However, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems might develop more severe or life-threatening conditions. Get in touch with your healthcare provider if you experience serious symptoms of Salmonella infection.
