10,000+ Cartons of Costco Organic Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Beloved for their cost savings and family-friendly portions, Costco finds itself at the center of the latest egg recall.

Handsome Brook Farms, a New York-based organic egg supplier, recently issued a recall for its organic, pasture-raised, 24-count eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand. The recall was initiated after the company was discovered that eggs not intended for retail distribution—potentially contaminated with salmonella—were mistakenly packaged and sold. Fortunately, no illnesses have been linked to the eggs yet, but the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution.

The recalled eggs were distributed to 25 Costco locations across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee starting November 22. Affected cartons are marked with the numbers 327 and P1363, along with a “use by” date of January 5, 2025. These details can be found on the side of any Kirkland Signature brand organic egg carton.

Pregnant individuals are particularly at risk, as they are more likely to develop severe illness from salmonella due to weakened immune systems during pregnancy. According to the National Institutes of Health, while not common, salmonella can also increase the chance of complications during pregnancy, depending on the severity of the infection. In some cases, it can increase the chance for preterm delivery and restrict the growth of the fetus.

Symptoms of salmonella typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure and may include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Some severe but often uncommon salmonella strains can sometimes cause infection in urine, blood, bones, joints or the nervous system, and can cause life-threatening issues.

If you have purchased recalled eggs, the FDA advises discarding them immediately and thoroughly cleaning any surfaces or items they may have touched. If you have consumed the recalled eggs and are experiencing symptoms consistent with salmonella, contact your doctor promptly.

You can see more information on how to identify if your eggs may be contaminated with salmonella at FDA.gov.