SunFed whole American cucumbers were linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 70 people, and almost 260,000 organic eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland Signature brand were recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

Costco’s recalls of eggs and fresh cucumbers due to salmonella highlight issues in food safety. Learn how these recalls inform consumer trust and what you can do.

Costco shoppers who recently bought Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name should check their refrigerators. Handsome Brook Farms, which produces the eggs for Costco, is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units due to them having the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Over 10,000 cartons of eggs sold through Costco have been recalled because they may have been contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said in a release last week.

Consumers should check for cartons marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025. Affected products should not be consumed and can be returned to Costco for a full refund. Salmonella can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations.

The eggs were distributed to 25 Costco stores in these states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Thousands of fresh organic eggs distributed to dozens of Costco stores that were "not intended for retail distribution" have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. In an announcement shared on the Food and Drug Administration website on Nov.