Kirkland Whipped Cream Recalled in 12 States
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- Costco
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Alamance Foods recalled Kirkland Signature Heavy Whipped Cream from Costco in 12 states after a batch may have contained a cleaning chemical.
What Happened: A Recall Days Before Thanksgiving
Cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco have been recalled because they may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical, according to a notice from manufacturer Alamance Foods.
The 15-ounce cans were sold in 12 states across the Midwest and Southeast between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31 of this year. The affected states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Why It Surprised Shoppers
A cleaning chemical turning up in a dairy topping is an unusual defect, and the recall came just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, when Kirkland whipped cream is a seasonal staple for many Costco members.
According to WRAL, Alamance Foods said in a statement: "We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical."
The company added that members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but that no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported. That combination — a household brand, a chemical contaminant and a holiday deadline — is what made the story spread so quickly.
The Evidence: How to Identify Affected Cans
KWTX, citing CNN Newsource, reports that the recalled cans carry a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027, and timestamps of 00:35 to 02:45. Alamance Foods identified the same timestamps on the affected cans in its statement reported by WRAL.
The product involved is the 15-ounce can of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco warehouse locations.
Both outlets describe reports of a chemical smell and taste from members who used the product, while the manufacturer maintains that no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported. Anyone holding a can matching those identifiers should stop using it.
The Stakes and What Comes Next
For consumers, the immediate remedy is straightforward: customers can return the whipped cream to Costco for a full refund, and those with questions or concerns can email Alamance Foods at customer.care@alamancefood.com.
The key open question is how a cleaning chemical entered one batch — neither publisher details the cause — and whether additional batches or states will be added to the recall. For now, the affected window is limited to Oct. 11 through Oct. 31 sales in the 12 listed states.