Urgent Safety Alert: Costco Recalls Kirkland Signature Wine Bottles Due to Explosion Risk

Costco has issued a critical safety warning and recall for bottles of its popular Kirkland Signature Metodo Classico Brut Nature Alta Langa DOCG wine, citing a significant risk of bottles exploding or bursting. This urgent notice, impacting specific batches, has been communicated directly to members who purchased the potentially dangerous product, emphasizing the severe laceration hazard posed by the pressurized bottles.

The recall targets Kirkland Signature Metodo Classico Brut Nature Alta Langa DOCG, a sparkling wine that originates from the Alta Langa region of Italy.

The affected batches, identifiable by the codes L111751, L112011, and L112231, have been identified as having a defect that could cause them to rupture unexpectedly. This presents a serious safety concern for anyone handling or even being near the bottles.

The recall was initiated by the wine's supplier, Caseificio Pugliese S.R.L., in collaboration with the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which officially published the recall notice on November 20. Costco's swift response included sending detailed letters to its members on November 15, alerting them to the hazard and providing clear instructions on how to proceed.

The advisory from Costco is unequivocal: customers who possess bottles from the specified batches should NOT attempt to open, handle, or transport them.

The extreme pressure within the bottles makes any interaction potentially dangerous. Instead, customers are strongly urged to safely return the unopened, unhandled bottles to any Costco warehouse for a full refund. This measure is designed to prevent any injuries that might occur from the bottles bursting.

The Kirkland Signature brand is renowned for its quality and affordability, making this recall particularly significant for loyal Costco shoppers.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of product safety and the rigorous processes in place to protect consumers from potential harm. While this recall focuses on the sparkling wine, it underscores the need for vigilance regarding all purchased products.

Costco encourages all members who purchased the Kirkland Signature Metodo Classico Brut Nature Alta Langa DOCG wine to check their bottles immediately against the provided batch codes.

Your safety is paramount, and adhering to the recall instructions is crucial to avoid any potential harm from this serious product defect.