Thanksgiving staple recalled at Costco over possible contamination with cleaning chemical

Published November 13, 2026 3:48am EST | Updated November 13, 2026 3:50am EST Producer Alamance Foods issued the recall for certain 15-ounce cans after members reported a chemical smell and taste Costco is recalling cans of its house-branded heavy whipped cream just ahead of Thanksgiving, when many Americans are expected to use the holiday staple to top off their pumpkin pie. A voluntary recall was issued for certain cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream because they may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical, Alamance Foods, which produces the whipped cream, said in a notice sent to Costco members.Alamance Foods said it initiated the recall "out of an abundance of caution." COSTCO THANKSGIVING MEAL 2026: $200 BUNDLE SERVES 8 WITH TURKEY, SIDES AND DESSERTS A voluntary recall was issued for certain cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images / Getty Images)"We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical," the company said in its notice."Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported," the notice added. Costco members reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects were reported. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images)The recall affects 15-ounce cans with item number 1777000 and a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027. Additionally, the affected timestamps on the can are 00:35–02:45.The cans were sold between October 11 and October 31 of this year.COSTCO RAISES PRICE OF MOTOR OIL AND LIMITS HOW MUCH SHOPPERS CAN BUY The recall comes just before Thanksgiving, when many Americans typically use the holiday staple to top off their pumpkin pie. (Getty Images / Getty Images)GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe affected product was sold in 12 states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.Consumers are instructed to stop using the whipped cream and to return it to their local Costco for a full refund.