Attention Costco shoppers and members! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that hundreds of thousands of eggs sold at Costcos in the Southeastern United States are part of a recall due to a significant risk of salmonella contamination. These eggs, supplied by Handsome Brook Farms, were recalled on December 20, 2024, under the FDA’s most severe classification, Category 1.
This category indicates that the product has a high chance of causing serious health issues or even death if consumed.
In November 2024, more than 10,000 cartons of eggs from Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand were voluntarily pulled from shelves due to fears of salmonella contamination, even though no illnesses had been reported at that time. We’ll break down what else we know about the recall.
Eggs Pulled from Costco Stores Due to 'Highest Threat Level' Salmonella Risk
Starting November 22, 2024, eggs were available for purchase at 25 Costco locations across Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as reported by Fox Business.
Handsome Brook Farms initiated the recall upon discovering that eggs "not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging." The company added: "Additional supply chain controls and retraining are being put in place to prevent recurrence."
Affected Use-By Dates And Product Codes
The recall is limited to products marked with the Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025. The FDA stressed: "No other products are impacted by this recall."
This recall is serious because salmonella is a foodborne illness that can cause fever, diarrhea, and nausea. It is particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, and can potentially be fatal.
