Costco has reportedly removed a popular whipped cream product from its stores amid concerns that it may have been contaminated with cleaning chemicals.
Alamance Foods, which produces Kirkland-brand whipped cream, announced a voluntary recall on Saturday, November 7. The company said one batch of its Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream may contain “a small amount of a cleaning chemical.”
Costco Recalls Kirkland-Brand Whipped Cream
Alamance Foods encouraged customers who still have the affected product to stop using it and return the item to their local Costco for a full refund.
The recall comes after some consumers reported noticing an unusual chemical odor and flavor in the whipped cream. The manufacturer said it has not received reports of serious health complications that required medical attention.
The manufacturer has yet to identify the cleaning substance potentially involved in the contamination or explain how it may have gotten into the affected product.
The affected whipped cream was distributed to retailers in 12 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Consumers can identify the recalled cans by checking for a best-by date of April 2, 2027, and production timestamps ranging from 00:35 to 02:45.
Other Costco Products Recalled in 2026
Besides Kirkland Signature whipped cream, several other products sold at Costco have been recalled this year due to safety concerns.
One recall involved Once Upon a Farm Organic Tractor Wheels toddler snacks. The company recalled all varieties of the soft-baked bars because they could reportedly form a dense, sticky mass while being chewed, posing a choking hazard to young children. The FDA received reports of choking incidents involving toddlers.
Costco also recalled DREO space heaters. Certain DR-HSH015 models were pulled from the market after reports that the appliances could overheat and catch fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented multiple incidents, including property damage and a reported hand burn.
Costco also listed Bodum French Press coffee makers among its recall notices because of a potential safety issue involving the glass carafes. Certain Little Giant Megalite ladders were also recalled over concerns that their locking mechanisms could fail, creating a fall hazard.
Costco Recalls Popular Whipped Cream Over Possible Cleaning Chemical Contamination