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It’s a recipe for disaster.
Before you ruin Thanksgiving, make sure to clear out your fridge as Costco-branded whipped cream has just been recalled. Alamance Foods — a manufacturer of the Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream — has issued a voluntary recall on all cans purchased between Oct. 11, 2026 and Oct. 31, 2026.
The whipped cream is a Turkey Day staple as each year Costco nearly sells out of its pumpkin pie for the big day. In fact, it’s become such a staple during the fall season, the warehouse retailer now sets it on shelves as early as September.
The fan-favorite dessert — weighing in at almost four pounds — is best served with a dollop of whipped cream. But this year, maybe splurge on a different brand.
Customers reported that the 15-ounce cans, including the multipacks, have a chemical smell and taste. Alamance Foods confirmed one batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical.
However, no serious injuries have been reported since the recall notice. The manufacturer said if you still have the affected product, do not use it — you can return the item to your local Costco for a full refund.
Here’s what to look for on your cans — a best-by date of April 2, 2027, the Costco item number of 1777000 and time stamps 00:35–02:45.
Members in the following 12 states should check their whipped cream cans:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
Not everything at Costco is getting stuffed with bad news. Members are obsessed over the Washington-based chain’s newest fall food court treat.
The Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae is a fall-inspired favorite for just $2.99. The seasonal sundae features layers of its popular creamy vanilla soft serve, apple pie filling and crunchy, cinnamon-adorned pieces of pie crust — delivering all the cozy flavors of a slice of apple pie à la mode without a bakery price tag.
Costco shoppers are praising the sweet treat, as one Redditor in the r/Costco forum shared that they “had the new sundae over the weekend; it was delicious!” Members praised the perfect blend of “room temperature warm mixed with ice cream,” with pieces of pie crust “mixed in.”
Costco’s growth plans are as big as its beloved $1.50 hot dog deal.
The warehouse retailer plans to open another 33 warehouses in fiscal 2027, bringing it closer to its goal of adding 30 net new locations annually. CEO Ron Vachris announced the plans during the company’s latest earnings call, with Costco expecting to spend about $7.5 billion on the new locations.
Costco wrapped fiscal 2026 with a massive 939 warehouses after flooding $6.4 billion into capital projects.
