Costco just recalled more than 10,000 egg cartons due to possible salmonella contamination

Costco shoppers beware, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, there is an active recall for approximately 10,800 retail units of 24-count organic pastured eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand. This is because of the potential Salmonella Contamination.

According to the FDA report, the eggs were sold in 25 stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as of November 22, 2024. No illnesses have been reported so far.

The affected eggs are organic pasture-raised eggs (24 pieces) sold in a plastic egg carton marked “Kirkland Signature.” The eggs are marked with the UPC number 9661910680, have a Julian code of 327 and a best before date of January 6, 2025.

If you have any of the affected eggs in your refrigerator, return them to Costco for a refund or discard them immediately.

Salmonella An infection (also called salmonellosis) can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Symptoms may be more severe in people age 65 and older, in people with weakened immune systems, or in young children. If you experience any of these signs after eating the affected eggs, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the recall, contact Handsome Brook Farms at (646) 733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or at [email protected].