Costco Kirkland Whipped Cream Recalled in 12 States Over Chemical
Alamance Foods has recalled 15-ounce cans of Costco's Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold in 12 states in October. Customers reported a chemical smell and taste. No serious harm has been reported, and buyers can return the cans for a full refund.
Alamance Foods has recalled Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco in 12 US states between October 11 and October 31, 2026, in a Costco contamination case after the batch may have picked up a cleaning chemical. The Costco Kirkland heavy cream contamination recall covers 15-ounce cans.
The affected states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Costco sent a letter to members on November 7 announcing the voluntary recall, after consumers reported a chemical taste and smell.
What the company said
"We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical," Alamance Foods said in a statement. The company did not name the chemical.
"Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported," the statement said.
How to identify the cans
The recall applies to cans with a "Best If Used By" date of April 2, 2027. The timestamp on affected cans runs from 00:35 through 02:45.
The product is sold in eight-count cases and in three-packs with item code AC50.
What customers should do
People who have the affected cans should not consume them. They can throw the cream away or return it to Costco for a full refund.
Questions can go to Alamance Foods at [email protected].
