Costco Issues Massive Recall of Nearly 80,000 Pounds of Butter
What You Need to Know
* Costco has recalled nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. * The recalled butter was sold in 1-pound packages under the Kirkland Signature brand. * Consumers who have purchased the recalled butter should not consume it and should return it to the store for a full refund.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The recalled butter was produced by Schreiber Foods, Inc. and was sold at Costco stores nationwide.
The FSIS is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled butter to not consume it. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious and potentially fatal infections in people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and pregnant women. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled butter should return it to the store for a full refund. Costco has also posted a notice on its website with more information about the recall.
