Alamance Foods has issued a voluntary recall for certain cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco warehouses, citing the possibility that one batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical.
The recall affects 15-ounce cans sold between October 11 and October 31, 2026, in 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The affected product is packaged in three-packs and distributed in eight-count case packs. Affected cans carry Costco item number 1777000, manufacturer item code AC50, a best-if-used-by date of April 2, 2027, and a printed timestamp between 00:35 and 02:45, according to a report from Fox Business.
“We have learned that one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported,” Alamance Foods said in a notice sent to Costco members on November. Alamance Foods described the action as a voluntary recall conducted out of an abundance of caution. The notice does not identify the specific chemical involved or describe how it may have entered the product.
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Customers who purchased the affected whipped cream are instructed to stop using it and return the product to their local Costco for a full refund. No serious health effects requiring medical care have been documented in connection with the product as of this report.
The recall applies only to the specified batch and purchase window. Cans sold outside the listed states or lacking the matching item number, code, best-if-used-by date, and timestamp are not included. The product is a private-label item manufactured for Costco by Alamance Foods, a North Carolina-based company that produces aerosol whipped cream and related dairy items under various labels.
News of the recall circulated in mid-November 2026, shortly before Thanksgiving, when whipped cream is commonly used as a topping for pumpkin pie and other holiday desserts. Costco has facilitated returns for the affected merchandise in accordance with the manufacturer’s notice. Members in the listed states who purchased the product during the relevant period are advised to check the identifying marks on any remaining cans in their refrigerators.
