Kirkland Signature Butter Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
What Happened?
The popular Costco brand Kirkland Signature has issued a voluntary recall of its unsalted butter due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections in vulnerable individuals.
Affected Products
The recall affects 1-pound packages of unsalted butter with the following information:
- Product Name: Kirkland Signature Unsalted Butter
- UPC Code: 938321360
- Best Before Dates: September 15, 2023, and September 16, 2023
What to Do if You Have the Affected Product
Customers who have purchased the affected butter should not consume it. Instead, they should return it to the nearest Costco store for a full refund.
Individuals who have already consumed the butter and experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea should seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection
Symptoms of Listeria infection can develop within 2 weeks of consuming contaminated food and can include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
In severe cases, Listeria infection can lead to meningitis, bloodstream infections, or even death.
Who is Most at Risk?
Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and those with chronic health conditions, are most at risk for Listeria infection.
How to Protect Yourself
To protect yourself from Listeria infection, it is important to:
- Avoid consuming recalled products
- Wash your hands frequently
- Thoroughly cook meat, poultry, and seafood
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them
- Keep your refrigerator at or below 40°F
For more information on the recall, customers can contact Costco Customer Service at 1-800-955-2292.
Additional information on Listeria infection can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/.
