FDA Raises Alarm: Costco Eggs Recalled Over Serious Salmonella Risk

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent alert regarding Handsome Brook Farms organic eggs, sold at Costco locations across five southeastern states. With the potential to cause severe health complications, including hospitalization or death, this recall has been elevated to a Class 1 Warning, the FDA’s most serious classification. Approximately 10,800 cartons of eggs, distributed in late November, are now under scrutiny due to concerns about salmonella contamination.

This warning is a wake-up call for consumers to take immediate action. Understanding the risks and the steps you can take is crucial to safeguarding your health and your family’s well-being.

What You Need to Know About the Recall

The FDA’s Class 1 designation applies to Handsome Brook Farms Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs, distributed to Costco stores in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina beginning November 22. The affected cartons are marked with batch numbers 327 and P1363 and have a use-by date of January 5, 2025.

The recall was initially announced on November 27, just five days after distribution began. However, further investigations led to the escalation of the alert level, highlighting the risk of severe health consequences if these eggs are consumed.