Ala., Ga., NC., SC., TN. (WDNews) Costco has issued a recall for 10,800 cartons of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall impacts 25 Costco locations across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, beginning November 22, 2024.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the affected eggs have a UPC of 9661910680 and are packaged in plastic cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature. The recall is limited to cartons with Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan. 5, 2025, printed on the side of the carton. No other products are affected.
Salmonella can cause serious, potentially life-threatening infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream, causing severe illnesses like arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis, the FDA warns.
Consumers with questions can contact Handsome Brook Farms, the supplier, by calling 646-733-4532 or emailing [email protected].
