Handsome Brook Farm Organic Eggs Recalled for Potential Mold Contamination
Handsome Brook Farm is recalling 15,975 dozen organic pasture-raised eggs due to potential mold contamination. The product was distributed in Rhode Island, Illinois, Arizona, and Ohio.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential contamination hazard (mold) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Handsome Brook Farm, LLC is recalling 15,975 dozen of its Soy-Free Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs due to the potential for mold contamination. The affected product is identified by UPC 8-66332-00011-4 and is packaged in a tan, paper pulp egg carton with a bright pink label.
The recall covers products bearing Julian Date Codes 201, 208, and 222 on the side stamp of the carton. These items may have Best By Dates ranging from August 13, 2017, through September 23, 2017. The eggs were distributed in Rhode Island, Illinois, Arizona, and Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased these specific eggs should check their cartons for the listed Julian Date Codes and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the eggs or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Handsome Brook Farm Soy-Free Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, UPC 8-66332-00011-4. The product is packaged in a tan, paper pulp egg carton with a bright pink label.
- Manufacturer
- Handsome Brook Farm, LLC
- Category
- Food — Eggs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,975
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (6)
- Affected products bear the Julian Date Codes 201
- 208
- and 222 on the side stamp of the carton
- as shown below. This product may have Best By Dates ranging from August 13
- 2017 through September 23
- 2017.
Distribution
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