( NewsNation ) — The Food and Drug Administration escalated its recent recall of eggs sold at Costco to the highest alert level, citing possible salmonella exposure.
In November, Costco recalled nearly 260,000 eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand in 25 stores nationwide. The eggs landed on shelves in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee starting Nov. 22, according to the company.
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No illnesses were immediately reported. Handsome Brook Farms said the cartons included eggs that were “not intended for retail distribution.”
Shoppers should check to see whether their egg cartons have Julian code 327 printed on the side and have a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025. If the eggs are included in the recall, throw them out or take them back to the store for a refund.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
The CDC said most people infected with salmonella experience fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, with symptoms starting six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria…