Fresh organic eggs distributed to Costco are being recalled due to salmonella concerns

Thousands of fresh organic eggs distributed to dozens of Costco stores that were “not intended for retail distribution” have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

In an announcement posted Nov. 27 on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, Handsome Brook Farms said it had voluntarily recalled 10,800 retail units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs because they “have the potential to to be contaminated with salmonella.”

Where recalled eggs were sold

The affected Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs were distributed to Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee beginning Nov. 22, the company said Wednesday.

Egg recall details

“The recall was initiated after the company discovered that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging,” Handsome Brook Farms said in its announcement. “Additional controls and retraining in the supply chain will be implemented to prevent a recurrence.”

According to Handsome Brook Farms, the recall applies to devices with a best-before date of January 5, 2025 and codes P1363 and 327.

The 24-piece plastic egg cartons carry the UPC number 9661910680 and are marked “Kirkland Signature” on the top, the company said.

To date, there have been “no complaints of illness,” according to the company, which added that the recall is “in collaboration with the FDA.”

Handsome Brook Farms asked all affected consumers to “stop consuming the product” and return it to their local Costco store for a full refund or discard the products.

Anyone with additional questions may contact Handsome Brook Farms at (888) 877-7221, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Possible health effects, symptoms of salmonella

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.

Most people recover without treatment in four to seven days. But some, especially children under 5 and adults 65 and older or people with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization, the CDC said.