Costco Egg Recall: FDA Issues Highest Risk Alert Over Salmonella

Tejal Somvanshi

FDA elevates Costco's Kirkland Signature organic eggs recall to Class I status, affecting 10,800 units across southeastern states

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Handsome Brook Farms' recalled eggs carry UPC 9661910680, Julian code 327, with January 5, 2025 use-by date in Kirkland Signature packaging.

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Salmonella contamination risk prompts highest-level FDA classification, suggesting serious health consequences or death possibility.

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Manufacturing oversight led to unintended distribution of eggs, sparking enhanced supply chain controls and staff retraining protocols.

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Consumer anxiety peaks as Civic Science survey reveals 80% of Americans express concerns over increasing food recalls.

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Recalled eggs reached 25 Costco locations spanning Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Salmonella infection symptoms surface within 6 hours to 6 days, causing 26,000 hospitalizations and 400 deaths yearly.

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Consumers possessing affected eggs advised to return products to Costco for refund, monitor for fever and gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Handsome Brook Farms maintains zero illness reports, establishes dedicated consumer hotline at 646-733-4532.

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Legal experts anticipate stricter regulatory measures following distribution error, suggesting increased penalties and verification requirements.

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