FDA Elevates Costco Egg Recall to Class 1 Due to Severe Health Risks
Source: hindustantimes.com Expanded Recall Amid Salmonella Fears As Christmas approaches, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has heightened its alert concerning a batch of Costco Egg due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class 1 alert, its highest level, indicating that consuming the affected eggs could pose a “reasonable probability” of severe illness or even death. The eggs in question are the Handsome Brook Farms Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs, distributed to Costco stores in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Approximately 10,800 cartons were distributed to 25 Costco locations starting November 22. Initially recalled on November 27, the FDA intensified the recall classification on December 20, reflecting the seriousness of the issue. In a statement, Handsome Brook Farms explained that the recall was prompted after eggs intended for non-retail use were mistakenly p...