Costco's Viral Southwest Chicken Wrap Recalled Amid Listeria Concerns

Costco members, listen up! If you've recently indulged in the much-loved Southwest Chicken Wrap, a social media sensation that took TikTok by storm, you need to be aware of an urgent health advisory. Costco has issued a significant recall for this viral product across several states due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall, initiated on December 13, 2023, targets the Southwest Chicken Wrap sold in Costco warehouses across California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

This popular item, celebrated for its convenience and flavor, has unfortunately become part of a broader food safety concern linked to a specific ingredient.

At the heart of the issue is a hard-boiled egg product supplied by Rema Foods, which in turn sources its eggs from Almark Foods. This particular ingredient has been identified as the potential source of the Listeria contamination.

This isn't the first time this egg product has caused a ripple in the food industry; earlier, Taylor Farms recalled various products, including Costco's Chicken and Rotisserie Chicken salad items, due to the very same contamination risk.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious bacterium that can cause listeriosis, an infection that can lead to severe health consequences.

Symptoms often include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and even convulsions. While healthy individuals may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the risk is significantly higher for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, where it can be fatal.

Costco is urging all customers who purchased the Southwest Chicken Wrap to immediately check their refrigerators.

If you have this product, do not consume it. Instead, return it to any Costco warehouse for a full refund. The retail giant emphasizes its commitment to member safety and is working diligently to ensure all affected products are removed from shelves.

This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of food safety vigilance, even for products from trusted retailers.

Always stay informed about food recalls and prioritize your health and the well-being of your family.