Costco Recalls Kirkland Whipped Cream Over Cleaning Chemical Smell
Costco recalled one batch of Kirkland Signature heavy whipped cream sold in 12 states after reports of a chemical smell. Here are the lot details and refund steps.
Costco is recalling one batch of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream because it may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. Customers who bought it should stop using it right away and return it for a full refund, according to Costco’s notice, as reported by the Daily Mail.
The recall lands in the run-up to Thanksgiving, when whipped cream is a common dessert topping. Costco said members reported a chemical smell and taste, and that no serious adverse events requiring medical care have been reported so far.
How to tell if your can is affected
The recall covers a single batch of the cream in 15-ounce cans, sold either on its own or in a three-pack. Costco sold it between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31 this year. Cans in the batch carry these markings:
- Item number 1777000 and item code AC50.
- A best if used by date of April 2, 2027.
- A timestamp printed on the bottom of the can between 00:35 and 02:45.
Where it was sold
The cream went to Costco warehouses in 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Alamance Foods, a North Carolina company that manufactured the product, first issued the recall. In the notice, the company said it is recalling the product voluntarily “out of an abundance of caution.” Which chemical may be in the cream has not been disclosed.
What this means for shoppers
Costco asks anyone with the product not to consume it and to stop using it. Returning it to the place of purchase brings a full refund. Households that stocked up for holiday baking and desserts may want to check cans against the lot details above. For help planning the rest of the holiday prep, see the two-week Thanksgiving cleaning plan.
The Daily Mail notes that cleaning chemicals swallowed in food can irritate the mouth and throat and cause stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases they can cause permanent damage to the intestinal tract and, in some cases, death. No such cases have been reported in connection with this recall.
If someone has swallowed a cleaning product
The National Capital Poison Center says a person who has swallowed a cleaning product should wipe out the mouth with a washcloth, rinse it with water and drink a cup of water. People who develop symptoms after eating a recalled product are urged to seek medical advice. The product’s packaging may also carry instructions for accidental ingestion.
Readers who want to confirm whether other items in their pantry have been pulled can follow this guide on how to check if a product is recalled.
Source: Daily Mail
