Costco Egg Recall Raised to Highest Risk Level by FDA Over Salmonella Fears

The FDA has raised the nationwide Costco egg recall to the highest risk level amid growing salmonella fears.

FOX Business reports that over 10,000 cartons of eggs sold at Costco, included in a recall issued last month, have a “reasonable” likelihood of causing serious health issues or death upon consumption due to salmonella contamination.

The Handsome Brook Farms eggs sold at Costco in the Southeastern United States were designated by the FDA with the highest risk level of Category 1.

As noted by the FDA on its website, Category 1 refers to a recall where “there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

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After finding that eggs “not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging,” Handsome Brook Farms initiated the recall.

The company stated, “Additional supply chain controls and retraining are being implemented to prevent recurrence.”

Costco Has Recalled Several Products Before

This is far from the first recall that the big-box giant has engaged in. Last month, the retailer issued a butter recall for nearly 80,000 pounds of the product due to a missing ingredient.

Costco issued a recall for about 79,200 pounds of two types of butter from its stores. This comprises 46,800 pounds of Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and 32,400 pounds of Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter.

The Food and Drug Administration stated that both Costco products include cream in their ingredients but might lack the “Contains Milk” statement. The FDA designated the action as a “Class II” recall, referring to cases where contact with the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”

As stated by FoodSafety.gov, consumers should follow several important actions when a purchased item is involved in a product recall. These alerts provide details to assist them in recognizing the recalled product in their pantry, refrigerator, or freezer.

The website recommends not to eat any food that has been recalled. Pets should not be given the food either, as it can make them very sick.

The product should remain unopened to prevent the risk of cross-contamination on your hands. The site also states that if food that has been contaminated is touched, hands should be washed thoroughly.

Ultimately, consumers should adhere to the provided guidance on discarding the food.