Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled over cleaning chemical contamination fears
A popular Thanksgiving dessert is being recalled over fears it could be contaminated with a cleaning chemical.
Costco has issued the alert for its Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream, saying in a notice that some customers had reported a chemical smell and taste after purchasing the product.
The recall is for one batch of the cream which was sold in 15oz cans either on its own or in a pack of three.
The cream was available between October 11 and 31 this year and has a best if used by date of April 2, 2027.
It was sold in Costco warehouses in 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
It has the item number 1777000, item code AC50, and also has a timestamp printed on the bottom of the can between 00:35 and 02:45.
Costco said that no serious adverse events requiring medical care had been reported to date.
Customers have been urged not to consume the product, to stop using it immediately and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Costco has recalled its Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream sold in some states over fears of a chemical contamination. The cream was sold in 12 states (stock image)
Shown above is Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream which was recalled. The recall only affects one lot of the product
In its alert, Costco said the product ‘may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical.’
It was not clear what chemical may be inside the product.
Cleaning chemicals can cause irritation of the throat and mouth if consumed as well as stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
In serious cases, cleaning products can also cause permanent damage to the intestinal tract and, in some cases, death.
The National Capital Poison Center says that if someone has swallowed a cleaning product, they should wipe out their mouth with a washcloth and rinse it with water, drink a cup of water.
If people suffer symptoms after consuming a recalled product, they are urged to seek medical advice.
In cases where people accidentally swallow a cleaning product, people are also urged to check the product’s packaging in case it has instructions on what to do if it is ingested.
Costco said the product had been manufactured by North Carolina-based Alamance Foods, which initially issued the recall.
In its notice, the company said: ‘We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical.
‘Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported.
‘Alamance Foods, out of an abundance of caution, is voluntarily recalling this product due to this issue.’
