By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-28 20:36:49 | Updated at 2024-11-28 22:28:10
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Costco has issued a warning after eggs were recalled in five states across the country over a potential salmonella contamination.
On November 27, Handsome Brook Farms issued a recall notice of 10,800 units of Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name.
The eggs were sold at 25 Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee beginning on November 22 2024.
The recall was initiated after the company found that eggs not intended for distribution were packaged and distributed in retail packaging by mistake.
Shauna Grob, head of operations and finance at Handsome Brook Farms, told Newsweek: 'No illnesses have been reported at all. We have received a number of consumer calls to confirm whether the units they had in their possession were recall-able, but that has been the only interactions we have had with consumers thus far since releasing press release and notice to Costco consumers.'
Salmonella can cause serious or sometimes fatal infections in frail or elderly people, young children, or those with compromised immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with salmonella may often experience fever, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare instances, salmonella infections can lead to more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
On November 27, Handsome Brook Farms issued a recall notice of 10,800 units of Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name
Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the US.
Eating contaminated food can trigger an infection known as salmonellosis, which can strike from six hours to six days following consumption, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The affected Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs have the UPC number 9661910680 and are packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top.
The recall only applies to products with the Julian code 327 and a use by date of January 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton.
No other products are impacted by this recall.
The Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with the UPC number 9661910680 are packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top
The recall only applies to products with the Julian code 327 and a use by date of January 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. No other products are impacted by this recall
In order to prevent the incident happening again, the company has implemented additional supply chain controls and retraining.
To date there are no illness complaints. This recall is being done in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Impacted consumers should stop consuming the product.
They should dispose of the products, or return the identified units to their local Costco store for a full refund.
For any additional questions, customers may contact Handsome Brook Farms on the phone at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm EST, or email recall@hbfeggs.com.
It comes after an urgent warning was also issued to dog owners about dog treats which could be contaminated with salmonella.
The Food and Drug Administration announced that Carolina Prime Pet Inc. has recalled bags of dog treats across 19 states.
The North Carolina company initiated the recall of 400 of its' 16-ounce bag 'Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips' treats on November 22.
The treats were sold from Hollywood Feed stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
They were also available through the company's website.
