"Recent food recalls have made consumers wary of everything from lunch meat and frozen waffles to carrots, cucumbers, and now, organic eggs sold at Costco. As a Costco stan, these eggs are always on my shopping list so I made sure to check my fridge… again, to see if mine were part of the latest recall affecting families in the U.S. The eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, the eggs have not made anyone sick, but here’s what to know about the latest Costco egg recall.
Which Costco Eggs Are Part of the Recall?
According to the FDA’s recall alert, on November 27, 2024, Handsome Brook Farms voluntarily recalled over 10,000 units of the Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs. The affected Costco eggs:
- Were distributed into 25 Costco stores in the States of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee beginning November 22, 2024.
- Are Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with UPC 9661910680 and packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top.
- The recall only applies to units with the Julian Code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan 5, 2025. Find this information printed on the side of the plastic egg carton.
Handsome Brook Farms determined eggs not intended for retail distribution were incorrectly packaged and distributed in retail packaging. The alert stated that additional supply chain controls and retraining are being put in place to prevent recurrence.
What Should You Do If You Have the Recalled Costco Eggs?
The FDA alert recommends you stop consuming the product and return the identified units to your local Costco store for a full refund. Or dispose of the products.
Those with additional questions can contact Handsome Brook Farms via phone at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or contact them at any time by emailing [email protected].
What Is the Risk of Salmonella?
No parent wants to think the food they purchased could make someone in their family sick. If you think you or your family have been exposed, here’s what you should know and watch out for, according to the CDC’s website:
- Salmonella bacteria can make people sick with salmonellosis.
- People usually come into contact with Salmonella through contaminated food or drinking water.
- Children age 5 and under and adults over age 65 are the most at risk of serious infection.
- Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after infection and last from four up to seven days.
Why Does It Feel Like These Recalls Keep Happening?
Like many parents, I choose to buy fresh and some organic foods with the hope they’re a healthier option for my family. Yet another food recall feels like a pile-on for families already stressed about grocery budgets and spending. And, according to recent reports, these frequent recalls are eroding consumer trust. So what can we do about it? The easiest thing to do is to stay updated with the latest FDA and USDA recall alerts and know how to identify the labels on your food so you can mitigate any potential risks early and dispose of any contaminated foods ASAP.
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
A mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpful—and often humorous—stories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, she’s sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sites—including hundreds of stories on The Everymom.