FDA raises recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death due to salmonella
FDA raises recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death due to salmonella
No illnesses have been reported yet. It can take several weeks for cases to be identified as part of a food outbreak.
Summary
The FDA escalated its recall of Costco’s Kirkland Signature organic, pasture-raised eggs to a Class I alert, indicating a serious risk of illness or death due to salmonella contamination.
The recall involves 10,800 cartons sold in 25 Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee since Nov. 22.
The affected products, sold in 24-count cartons with UPC 9661910680 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025, should be returned for refunds.
Wait do I read that right? Those eggs are over two years old!?