Costco-brand whipped cream recalled over potential presence of cleaning chemical

Costco members who love a whipped topping may consider going à la mode with their favorite dessert instead after the retailer’s Kirkland-brand whipped cream was recalled.Cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31 are subject to a voluntary recall after some customers reported a chemical taste and smell. Alamance Foods, the manufacturer, said it has received no reports of serious effects requiring medical care.“We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical,” the company said.The product was sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.Customers can return the cream to Costco for a full refund, according to Alamance Foods.