Eggs From Costco Recalled in 5 States

A woman feels eggs from a shelf, presumably to assess their freshness.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class 1 recall of certain eggs sold in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The recall involves 10,800 cartons of Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs UPC 9661910680 sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name at Costco.

The eggs were recalled because the farm they came from — Handsome Brook Farms in New York — discovered that they had the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The farm issued a voluntary recall in November.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can lead to severe and potentially fatal health issues for those who ingest it. As such, the FDA recommends that you dispose of the recalled eggs to avoid any health risks.

Learn more about the Costco egg recall and the potential damage salmonella can cause.

What’s the Reason for the Costco Egg Recall?

When a contaminant is found to have affected a food product, it’s the FDA’s responsibility to make sure it doesn’t remain on the shelves.

The small hatchery that sold the eggs to Costco voluntarily issued a recall once they discovered that its eggs may have been tainted with salmonella.

The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging.

Eggs from a positive salmonella environment were shipped into distribution to retail facilities, according to the FDA.

The recalled eggs were shipped to 25 Costco stores across 5 states:

  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee

If you live in one of these states and purchased the recalled eggs, it’s recommended that you throw them out or return them to Costco for a refund. Eating the eggs could make you and your family sick.

How Dangerous Are the Recalled Eggs?

Food recalls should always be taken seriously, especially a Class 1 recall, which is the FDA’s most serious rating.

The recalled Costco eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, which causes 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While some people may consume foods contaminated with salmonella and experience no symptoms at all, others may have mild to severe health problems.

Common symptoms associated with salmonella include:

  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting

Luckily, you can avoid salmonella and its symptoms by simply taking action to get rid of food products that may be dangerous. If you have foods that could be contaminated with salmonella, it’s not worth the risk to eat them as it can lead to serious health problems.

Those who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from salmonella poisoning include young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system.

Keeping Consumers Updated on Unsafe Products

Foodborne illnesses like salmonella are a constant health risk, so when a recall of a common food product is announced, it’s important to avoid it.

When consumers are harmed by dangerous products, they have the right to take action and hold those responsible accountable. If you or a loved one has been harmed, we may be able to help you seek compensation and justice.

Call (888) 726-9160 right now or get a free case review to learn more about your legal options.

Rae Theodore

Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed by: Rae Theodore

Rae Theodore is a writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience in legal publishing. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Pennsylvania State University.

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