Handsome Brook Farms is recalling 10,800 units of its Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs under the Kirkland Signature brand due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects eggs distributed to 25 Costco stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee starting November 22.
Why It Matters: Salmonella poses serious health risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, the infection can cause severe complications if it spreads to the bloodstream.
Details on the Recalled Product: The recall applies only to egg cartons with UPC 9661910680, the Julian code 327, and a Use By Date of Jan. 5, 2025. The affected eggs are packaged in plastic cartons labeled “Kirkland Signature.”
Why This Happened: The issue arose when eggs meant for non-retail purposes were mistakenly packaged and distributed for retail sale. Handsome Brook Farms says it has implemented additional controls to prevent this from recurring.
What’s Next: Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately. They can return the identified cartons to Costco for a full refund or dispose of them. Questions can be directed to Handsome Brook Farms at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, during business hours or via email at recall@hbfeggs.com.
Take Action: If you’ve purchased these eggs, check the packaging for the specified codes. Ensuring public safety is a priority, and this recall is being conducted with oversight from the Food and Drug Administration. No illnesses have been reported as of now.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
