FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Concerns

The recall affects over 10,000 cartons of organic eggs sold in five states, with no reported illnesses but significant health risks identified.

The FDA has escalated the recall of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs sold at Costco to a Class I designation, its highest risk level, due to potential salmonella contamination.
The recall involves 10,800 cartons distributed to 25 Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee starting November 22, 2024.
Affected cartons are labeled with UPC code 9661910680, Julian code 327, and a use-by date of January 5, 2025, and consumers are advised to return or dispose of them immediately.
Handsome Brook Farms initiated the recall after discovering eggs not intended for retail were mistakenly packaged and distributed; the company has implemented additional supply chain controls to prevent future errors.
While no illnesses have been reported, salmonella can cause severe symptoms, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.