Check your fridge: Costco has recalled a popular pre-made meatloaf meal kit sold in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
The meals, which contain meatloaf with mashed Yukon potatoes and glaze, were sold at Costco locations this month, according to a recall notice on the wholesaler’s website.
An ingredient used in the meatloaf may be contaminated with salmonella, the recall notice says.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can contaminate food and make people sick. It is a leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
USA TODAY has reached out to Costco and Griffith Foods Inc., the ingredient supplier involved in the recall.
Which Costco Meal Kit Is Being Recalled?
Costco’s meatloaf with mashed Yukon potatoes and glaze, sold in 26 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, has been recalled.
The affected meal kits have sell-by dates between March 5 and March 16.
They were sold at stores between March 2 and March 13, according to the recall notice.
Which States Sold the Recalled Costco Meal Kit?
The recalled meatloaf meals were sold at Costco locations in the following states:
- 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
Why Did Costco Recall the Meatloaf Meal Kit?
Costco said it pulled the meatloaf meals from shelves because Griffith Foods Inc., an ingredient supplier, announced the recall of an ingredient in the kits.
The ingredient, which was not specified, may be contaminated with salmonella, the notice said.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that commonly makes people sick if they eat contaminated food. It can cause symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, according to the CDC.
What to Do if You Have Recalled Costco Meatloaf
Anyone who purchased the recalled meatloaf should not eat it. Customers can return it to their local Costco for a full refund.
Members with questions can contact Costco at https://customerservice.costco.com/.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].
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