Costco Recalls Meatloaf Meals for Salmonella Risk

Costco has issued a recall for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze ready-to-eat meals sold at warehouses across more than two dozen states and territories, citing potential salmonella contamination in an ingredient supplied by Griffith Foods Inc. The affected products were available from March 2 to March 13, 2026, at locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The recall stems from a supplier's notification to Costco about a possible presence of salmonella in one of the ingredients used in the meatloaf patties. According to the company's food safety notice, the products carry sell-by dates between March 5 and March 16, 2026. Costco emphasized that customers should not consume the meals and instead return them to any warehouse for a full refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled items as of the announcement.

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