Costco recalls Kirkland whipped cream over possible cleaning chemical
Some 15-ounce cans sold in 12 states may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical, and shoppers are asked to return them.
Costco is recalling certain cans of its Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream just ahead of Thanksgiving. The voluntary recall was issued because the cans may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical, according to a notice sent to members by Alamance Foods, which makes the product.
The recall covers 15-ounce cans with item number 1777000 and a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027, with timestamps of 00:35 to 02:45. The cans were sold between October 11 and October 31. Members reported a chemical smell and taste, but the notice said no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported.
The product was sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Customers are told to stop using the product and return it to their local Costco for a full refund.
Key points
- Recall covers 15-ounce Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream, item 1777000.
- Affected cans were sold October 11 to 31 in 12 states.
- Shoppers should stop using the product and return it for a full refund.
Read the original reporting
- Washington TimesCostco recalls whipped cream exposed to cleaning chemicalwashingtontimes.com
- FOX 10 PhoenixCostco recalls popular Thanksgiving dessert that may contain cleaning chemicalsnews.google.com
- Fox BusinessThanksgiving staple recalled at Costco over possible contamination with cleaning chemicalfoxbusiness.com
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