Costco has initiated a recall on a popular meal kit. As a result, customers should be aware of this important safety information.
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Specifically, the warehouse club retail store said in a notice to customers that its Meatloaf with Masked Yukon Potatoes and Glaze may be contaminated with salmonella.
What Are the Details on This Costco Meal Kit Recall?
As reported by CBS News, the meal kit has sell-by dates of March 5 to March 16. It also shared that they were sold at Costco stores located in 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. We have also provided a full list of these states below.
Additionally, the retailer advises that customers who purchased the meal kit should not consume it. Instead, it should be returned to a Costco location for a full refund.
The recall was initiated because one of Costco's suppliers, Griffith Foods, issued a recall of an ingredient used in the meatloaf. Therefore, it is believed that this ingredient is contaminated with salmonella.
At this time, no illnesses or injuries linked to the recalled kits have been reported. Nevertheless, do not consume the product.
Where Were the Meal Kits Sold?
As mentioned earlier in the article, here is a list of the states where the meal kit was sold:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. While it lives in the human intestinal tract, there's also a risk of food poisoning if it's encountered in food.
While not everyone shows symptoms after ingesting salmonella bacteria, others can experience gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea. Most will recover in a few days; however, some are at a high risk for complications. Although, in some serious cases, the disease can be fatal.
