November 13, 2026 — Costco customers in 12 U.S. states are being urged to check their refrigerators ahead of Thanksgiving after Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream was recalled over possible cleaning chemical contamination.
Manufacturer Alamance Foods issued the voluntary recall on November 7 after consumers reported an unusual chemical smell and taste. The affected whipped cream was sold at Costco warehouses between October 11 and October 31, 2026.
No serious adverse effects requiring medical care had been reported when the recall was announced. However, customers should not consume affected products.
Costco Whipped Cream Recall: Check These Product Details
The recall affects a specific batch of 15-ounce Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream cans sold in three-packs and eight-count cases.
- Product: Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream
- Manufacturer: Alamance Foods, Inc.
- Costco item number: 1777000
- Manufacturer code: AC50
- Best-by date: April 2, 2027
- Affected timestamps: 00:35–02:45
- Sales period: October 11–31, 2026
Customers should check both the printed date and timestamp. Not every can of Kirkland Signature whipped cream is included.
The official Costco recall notice provides product identification and refund instructions.
Full List of 12 States Affected
The recalled whipped cream was distributed to Costco locations in:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
Costco has not identified every individual warehouse involved. Customers in these states should compare their purchases with the recalled batch information.
Customers Report Chemical Smell and Taste
Alamance Foods said one production batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. The company has not publicly identified the substance or explained how it may have entered the product.
The number of affected cans and consumer complaints has also not been disclosed.
The recall follows other consumer safety warnings, including the Once Upon a Farm toddler snack recall, which involved a separate choking hazard.
Health Risks and Reported Illnesses
As of the November 7 recall notice, no serious adverse effects requiring medical care had been reported.
However, the potential health effects remain unclear because the cleaning chemical has not been identified. Anyone who consumed the product and develops symptoms should seek medical advice.
Thanksgiving Shoppers Urged to Check Refrigerators
The warning comes ahead of Thanksgiving on November 26, when whipped cream is commonly used for pumpkin pie and other holiday desserts.
Because affected cans carry an April 2027 best-by date, some households may still have the product stored for holiday use.
A valid best-by date does not mean a recalled product is safe to consume.
How to Get a Full Costco Refund
Customers should stop using the recalled whipped cream and return it to Costco for a full refund. The notice does not specify whether a receipt is required.
For questions, contact Alamance Foods at customer.care@alamancefood.com.
Another recent product safety warning involved the Coca-Cola Pump bottled water recall in Australia, which concerned a different packaging-related hazard.
Latest Recall Status — November 13, 2026
The identified recall concerns one production batch distributed across 12 states. Available information has not established additional affected states, serious illnesses or the identity of the cleaning chemical.
Customers with matching cans should follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions rather than relying on the product’s appearance, smell or expiration date.
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