Urgent Alert: Costco Recalls Popular Kirkland Signature Chicken Salad Across Dozens of States Amidst Listeria Contamination Scare

A critical food safety alert has been issued for a beloved Costco prepared food item. The wholesale giant has announced a widespread recall of its Kirkland Signature Chicken Salad due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections.

The recall, initiated on October 9, 2015, affects chicken salad products that were sold in numerous Costco locations between August 26 and September 26, 2015.

Consumers who purchased this popular dish during the specified period are urged to exercise extreme caution and take immediate action.

Listeria monocytogenes can lead to listeriosis, a severe illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and even convulsions.

While healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms, listeriosis poses a significant threat to pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. For pregnant women, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn.

Individuals experiencing these symptoms after consuming the product should seek medical attention promptly.

The affected Kirkland Signature Chicken Salad was distributed and sold in a wide range of states across the U.S. These include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

If you reside in one of these states and purchased the chicken salad, please continue reading for crucial steps.

Costco is advising all customers who have the recalled Kirkland Signature Chicken Salad to either discard the product immediately or return it to their local Costco warehouse for a full refund.

Your safety is paramount, and it is vital not to consume any of the potentially contaminated product, even if it appears or smells normal. Regularly check food safety advisories to stay informed about potential risks and ensure the well-being of your household.