Costco has withdrawn Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream from shelves in 12 states after the manufacturer warned that a small quantity of cleaning chemical may be present.
Retailer is recalling its house-branded heavy whipped cream shortly before Thanksgiving, when many Americans typically use this holiday favorite to top off pumpkin pie.
A voluntary recall was announced for specific cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream due to the possible contamination.
Alamance Foods, the producer, stated it launched the recall out of caution, noting that one batch may contain a trace amount of a cleaning chemical.
A voluntary recall was issued for certain cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream because they may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical.
Customers have reported detecting a chemical odor and taste in the product, though no serious health complications have been documented.
The affected product comprises 15‑ounce cans bearing item number 1777000 with a “best‑by” date of April 2, 2027. The damaged cans carry timestamps ranging from 00:35 to 02:45.
The cans were sold between October 11 and October 31 of the current year.
Consumers are advised to stop using the whipped cream and return the product to their local Costco location for a full refund.
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The recall covers 12 states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
The recall affects 15‑ounce cans with item number 1777000 and a best‑if‑used‑by date of April 2, 2027. Additionally, the affected timestamps on the can are 00:35–02:45.
The cans were sold between October 11 and October 31 of this year.
Consumers are instructed to stop using the whipped cream and to return it to their local Costco for a full refund.
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The recall comes just before Thanksgiving, when many Americans typically use the holiday staple to top off their pumpkin pie.
Consumers are advised to stop using the whipped cream and to return it to their local Costco for a full refund.