Costco is a leading seller of eggs in the U.S., with egg sales reaching approximately 4 billion in 2016. A key factor in their popularity is a commitment to cage-free eggs, with 90% of eggs sold in the U.S. being cage-free as of 2019. However, Costco faced challenges, including a major egg recall in 2024 over salmonella contamination fears and a national egg shortage caused by avian flu. The wholesaler aims to increase cage-free egg sales globally despite varying local resources.
"In 2015, Costco sold nearly 3 billion eggs, and, according to David and Susan Schwartz in their book 'The Joy of Costco,' that number jumped to 4 billion by 2016."
"Since 2019, over 90% of Costco eggs sold in the U.S. are cage-free. In the U.K., Spain, and other countries, that number is 100%."
"Despite the massive popularity and animal welfare commitment, Costco's eggs have encountered issues, including a significant recall in 2024 due to salmonella fears."
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