FDA Raises Recall Alert to Highest Level on Costco Eggs Over Salmonella Risk
Federal Food Regulators Take Action
Federal food regulators have raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to their highest risk level.
Recall Update
The FDA had previously announced on November 27 that about 10,800 retail units of organic, pasture-raised, 24-count eggs, sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand, were being recalled by New York-Handsome Brook Farms.
New Classification: Class I
But then in an updated notice issued on Friday, the FDA reclassified the recall to a Class I, which the agency calls a “reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Affected Stores and Products
The targeted egg cartons were sold in 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee beginning November 22.
Product Details
The “Organic Pasture Raised” eggs, sold in sets of 24, have a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 9661910680 with a use-by date of January 5, 2025.
Action to Take
Customers with these eggs should return them to Costco for a full refund, the FDA said.
Conclusion
The FDA’s decision to raise the recall alert to its highest level emphasizes the importance of food safety and the need for immediate action. Consumers who have purchased these eggs should take immediate action to return them to Costco for a full refund.
FAQs
* What is the recall about?
The recall is for organic, pasture-raised, 24-count eggs sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand.
* What is the risk associated with these eggs?
The eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious health consequences or death.
* How many stores were affected?
The eggs were sold in 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
* What should customers do with these eggs?
Customers should return them to Costco for a full refund.
