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More than 10,000 units of organic eggs sold at US Costcos are being recalled due to salmonella concerns.

Approximately 10,800 retail units of organic, pasture-raised eggs in 24-count cartons with Kirkland Signature branding have been recalled from Costco stores across the South.

According to a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the eggs are being recalled by Handsome Brook Farms in New York.

The boxes included in the recall were sold at 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as of Nov. 22, according to the FDA.

Units with the Julian code 327 and an expiration date of January 5, 2025 are included in the recall.

The recall was launched after Handsome Brook officials determined that eggs not intended for delivery to markets had been accidentally packaged and distributed to retailers, according to the FDA.

The press statement noted that retraining and supply chain controls were being initiated to help prevent future incidents.

No known illnesses have been associated with the affected products.

Consumers in possession of any of the affected cartons should return the eggs to their local Costco store to receive a full refund, or throw the eggs away.

Chickens and other live poultry can carry salmonella, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps and lead to other more serious health problems, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Salmonella can spread from bacteria-carrying birds to their eggs. Therefore, eating raw or undercooked eggs can make people sick.

Improper handling of the eggs can also lead to contamination with various forms of bacteria.

Chicken eggs have small pores in their shells, and if they come into contact with bird droppings, for example, the shells can pick up the bacteria and potentially pass them on to humans.

Eggs sold in supermarkets have been washed and are usually safe to handle.

The best way to combat potential salmonella contamination from eggs is to keep them refrigerated at 4.4 degrees Celsius or cooler, cook them and not consume them raw, and use soap and water to wash hands before and after cooking. preparation.