The FDA classified a November recall over potential salmonella contamination for eggs sold at Costco at its highest risk level.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco as the highest risk level due to potential salmonella contamination. The agency updated it to Class I over “a reasonable probability” that it “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

Costco recalls eggs from Handsome Brook Farms due to salmonella risk, affecting items distributed in several US states.

The FDA has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco at its highest risk level. Here's what Northern Californians should know.

Approximately 10,800 retail units of the eggs were distributed to 25 Costco stores starting Nov. 22, but the recall was initially issued on Nov. 27 after the company found that eg

Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to its highest risk level.

The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death.

The Food and Drug Administration has escalated its recent recall of eggs sold at Costco to its highest alert level, citing possible salmonella exposure.

The FDA has reclassified the recall of organic, pasture-raised 24-count Kirkland Signature eggs sold at Costco to a Class I risk. The agency cited a reasonable probability of severe health consequences from salmonella exposure.

The Food and Drug Administration has raised the risk level of recalled Costco eggs to Class I, the highest category.