Costco Dessert Product Recalled In IL Due To Possible Chemical Contamination

Popular grocery chain Costco has recalled its heavy whipped cream sold in Illinois due to potential chemical contamination.

Costco and Alamance Foods announced the recall of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream in a Nov. 7 letter to members.

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"We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported," Costco said in the letter.

The whipped cream has the following product details:

• Product: 15 ounces (425 grams), case pack 8CT/3PK, item code AC50
• Lot: 04/02/2027 (Best If Used By APR/02/27)
• Timestamps affected on can: 00:35 – 02:45

The product was sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Purchasing dates were between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31.

Costco asked customers who still have the affected product to return it to their local store for a full refund.