Here’s what you need to know:
- Date: November 27th
- Announced by: FDA
- Company name: Kirkland Signature
- Product: Organic Pasture Raised Eggs 24-count
- Cause of recall: Potential Salmonella
- Packaging: 24-Count Eggs packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland’s Signature on the top.
- UPC code: 9661910680
Stick around to know all the details!
What happened?
Handsome Brook Farms is pulling 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs off the shelves due to a potential Salmonella scare. So what happened? Well, turns out, some eggs that weren’t supposed to be on retail shelves—eggs that were intended for a different purpose—got packaged up and shipped out to 25 Costco stores in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee on November 22nd. The Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with UPC 9661910680 are 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 6, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. No other products are impacted by this recall.
What caused the issue?
These eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that 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. 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. So far, no victims have been confirmed.
Brand | Product | Size | UPC Code | Best by Date | Issue | Picture |
Kirkland Signature | Pasture Raised Eggs | 24-countpackaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland’s Signature on the top. Julian code 327 | 9661910680 | 01/06/2025 | Possible Salmonella |  |
Here’s what you should do
If you have purchased the product, take action! Here’s how:
- Check the label:
UPC code: 9661910680
Best by date: 01/06/2025 - Identify the product:
Organic Pasture Raised 24-count Eggs packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top with the Julian code 327, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. - What to do with the product:
Stop consuming the product and return the identified units to your local Costco store for a full refund or dispose of the products. - Contact info:
If you have additional questions, you can contact Handsome Brook Farms at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM EST, or contact Handsome Brook Farms at any time at [email protected].
Behind the brand
Handsome Brook Farms is known for its commitment to pasture-raised eggs, ensuring that its chickens live the good life. They’ve built their reputation on providing organic, humane, and high-quality eggs. This particular incident, though, seems to be the result of a packaging error where eggs not intended for retail distribution were packed and shipped to Costco. They’re also putting additional measures in place to make sure this doesn’t happen again. While this is the company’s first recall, it ain’t Kirkland’s. Last month they issued a recall for 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes. Thankfully, there were no victims and the company acted quickly, removing all products from their stores.
Ensuring safe eats
This recall serves as a reminder that the food industry is complex, and it’s crucial for companies to maintain strict safety measures. When it comes to Salmonella, even a small slip-up can lead to big consequences. Consumers depend on companies to get the basics right—especially with something as simple as eggs!
“Every recall is an opportunity to strengthen your processes. By analyzing what went wrong and collaborating with your suppliers, you can build a stronger, safer supply chain moving forward.” Eran Mizrahi, Source86’ CEO.
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