FDA Issues Highest Alert for Costco Egg Recall Over Salmonella Risk

The recall involves 10,800 cartons of Kirkland Signature eggs sold in five southern states, with no illnesses reported so far.

The FDA classified the recall of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised eggs as a Class I recall, indicating a risk of serious health consequences or death.
The recall affects 10,800 cartons sold in 25 Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Consumers should check for cartons marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025, and return them for a refund or dispose of them.
Handsome Brook Farms initiated the recall after discovering eggs not meant for retail were accidentally distributed in retail packaging.
Salmonella infection symptoms can include fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, with children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals at higher risk for severe illness.