Costco Recalls Eggs Due to Salmonella

Eggs sold at Costco were recalled from 25 stores because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and deadly infections in older adults.

The recalled eggs, Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count, were distributed to  Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee beginning Nov. 22.

The eggs have a UPC 9661910680 on the plastic carton with the Julian code 327 and a use by date of Jan. 5, 2025. No other products were involved.

Customers are advised to return the recalled eggs to their Costco store for a refund or throw the eggs away. Costco sent a letter to its members who purchased the affected products.

Additional questions can be made to Handsome Brook Farms at 646-733-4532 or recall@hbfeggs.com.

To date there have been no illnesses reported.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection

Salmonella is a bacteria that causes illnesses in 1.35 million people every year, according to the CDC. Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems may have more serious illnesses that require medical treatment.

Common symptoms of a salmonella infection, known as salmonellosis, include diarrhea, fever and stomach pains. In severe cases, an infection could result in a high fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and dehydration, and it could be fatal. Most people infected will exhibit symptoms six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. Typically, people recover in four to seven days without needing treatment.

Most people can recover without an antibiotic, but treatment is recommended for anyone with severe illness. Infected adults over age 65 (or over 50 if an underlying condition such as heart disease is present), infants and those with a weakened immune system are advised to take an antibiotic.

Editor's note: A earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the eggs were recalled in 25 states. In fact, the recall only affected 25 stores.