Organic Eggs Recalled From Costco for Salmonella Risk

New York-based Handsome Brook Farms is pulling batches of eggs from the market following concerns the items could be contaminated with the salmonella bacteria.
The eggs are packaged in plastic cartons and come with UPC code 9661910680. Only units with a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025, and Julian code of 327 are being withdrawn.
The eggs were sold in 25 Costco stores across five states—Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Salmonella can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain,” the company said.
“In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.”
Handsome Brook Farms initiated the recall after some eggs that were kept out of distribution were found to have entered the supply chain.
The recall notice asked customers who had bought the eggs to avoid consuming them. The eggs should either be disposed of or returned to the Costco store for a full refund, it said.
Handsome Brook Farms says it has taken measures to prevent such errors from occurring again. At present, no illnesses linked to the recalled eggs have been reported. Customers with queries can contact the company at 646-733-4532, ext. 1.
The recall was issued after routine testing by the authorities in Michigan discovered the pathogen. The cantaloupes were also sold in five states—Missouri, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, and Ohio.
“Only 1 in every 30 Salmonella infections is diagnosed,” it says. “Why? Most people with food poisoning do not go to a doctor or have a patient sample submitted for laboratory testing.”
These bacteria live in the intestines of animals and humans. Infection among people occurs when they consume contaminated food or water, touch animals or animal excrement, or get in contact with contaminated water.
While salmonella can infect any person, some individuals are especially vulnerable, including children younger than 5, adults over 65, and those with weak immune systems.
The CDC advises people to get in touch with a doctor when vomiting or diarrhea lasts for more than two days, the fever hits a temperature higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, there is blood in urine or stool, and if the person experiences dehydration.
“Signs of dehydration include little or no peeing, having very dark pee, being very thirsty, having a dry mouth or throat, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and crying without tears,” the agency said.
It asked people not to adopt a wait-and-watch approach if they see children showing dehydration symptoms.
“Dehydration can happen quickly in young children. Give children with diarrhea or vomiting extra fluids, such as Pedialyte or oral rehydration salts,” it said.
If a person has used contaminated foods, they should wash the insides of the refrigerator and all utensils that came into contact with the items, the agency said.