Costco recalls Kirkland whipped cream in 12 states over possible cleaning chemical

Costco is recalling one batch of its Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream just before Thanksgiving, after the producer said the cans may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. Costco lists the recall notice on its product recalls page for "select locations in the Midwest and Southeast."

What is affected

According to Fox Business, which quotes the notice the producer, Alamance Foods, sent to Costco members:

• Product: Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream, 15-ounce cans, Costco item number 1777000.
• Best-if-used-by date: April 2, 2027, with timestamps on the can of 00:35 to 02:45.
• Sold: October 11 through October 31, 2026.
• States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Alamance Foods said it acted "out of an abundance of caution" and that "one batch" may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. The notice says members reported a chemical smell and taste, and that no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported. The notice does not name the chemical, and we could not find a statement that does.

What to do

The notice tells members to stop using the product and return it to their local Costco for a full refund. If you bought a can in the window above in one of the 12 states, check the best-if-used-by date and the timestamp on the can against the list above.

Why the timing matters

The affected cans were on sale for three weeks in October, so some may still be unopened at home ahead of Thanksgiving. Check what is already in the pantry or refrigerator, not only what is in the cart. See also our earlier coverage of Costco's special dividend.

Where to check for other notices

Costco keeps all current recalls on one page. When we read it Friday morning, the whipped cream notice sat at the top of a list that also included Little Giant Megalite ladders (all U.S. locations), Bodum French presses (all U.S. locations), Once Upon a Farm organic tractor wheels, a DREO omnidirectional heater and a Kalorik Maxx air fryer. Members who shop in bulk for the holidays can check that page, and any notice sent to their membership email, before gathering family.

Sources: Costco product recalls page; Fox Business, Nov. 13, 2026; the Alamance Foods notice as quoted by Fox Business. This is consumer information, not medical advice.