Alamance Foods Recalls Costco Whipped Cream Batch

Alamance Foods has voluntarily recalled one batch of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco, warning that the product may contain a small amount of cleaning chemical. The possible contamination has not been confirmed, and the chemical has not been identified in the recall notice.

The affected cream was sold from October 11 through October 31, 2026, at Costco warehouses in 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Alamance Foods said it issued the recall after customers reported a chemical smell or taste. The company said no serious adverse effects requiring medical care had been reported.

The recall covers 15-ounce cans with item number 1777000 and product code AC50. The cans have a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027, and printed timestamps from 0035 to 0245. The notice describes the recall as limited to one batch; customers should check all of those identifying details against the product they have.

Alamance Foods and Costco advised customers not to consume the affected cream and to stop using it. Customers can return it to a Costco warehouse for a full...