The Food and Drug Administration has escalated its warning regarding certain eggs distributed to Costco locations, potentially linked to salmonella exposure.

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.