Costco Just Recalled Nearly 80,000 Pounds of Butter
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There’s an active recall on two types of butter sold at Costco, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to the butter containing an undeclared allergen.
The Kirkland Signature brand butter affected by this recall was distributed and sold at Costco warehouses in Texas. The following two products were impacted by this recall:
Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (16-ounce) with UPC 96619-38496, lot number 2424091, 2424111, 2426891 or 2426991 and best by date February 22, 2025, February 23, 2025, March 22, 2025 or March 23, 2025
Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter (16-ounce) with UPC 96619-38488, lot number 2424191 or 2427591 and best by date February 23, 2025 or March 29, 2025
Costco is recalling these products as there is undeclared milk in the butter, which can confuse consumers to believe that the butter is dairy-free. If you have bought Kirkland Signature brand butter on or before October 11, check your product immediately. If it matches the recall information and you have a sensitivity or allergy to milk, dispose of it as soon as possible or return it to your local Costco for a refund.
Those with dairy allergies who eat or are in contact with this butter may experience an allergic reaction as severe as anaphylaxis. If you or someone you know is showing signs of anaphylaxis like hives, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tightness of the throat or cardiac arrest, call 911 immediately.
Added for clarification: Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC commenced a voluntary recall of these products in October, the updated classification comes as the FDA discovered that packages of Kirkland butter don't contain the necessary "Contains Milk" allergy statement despite cream being listed as an ingredient.
