Costco has issued a recall for its popular ready-to-eat Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes after an ingredient supplier flagged a potential salmonella contamination risk. The recall notice was sent to Costco members on March 14, 2026, and affects meals sold at Costco warehouse locations across 26 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico between March 2 and March 13, 2026. No injuries or illnesses have been reported at this time.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recalled product is Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Glaze, Item #30783, sold chilled in a black-and-clear plastic container in Costco’s deli and prepared food section. Affected packages carry sell-by dates between March 5, 2026, and March 16, 2026, printed on the label. The product was sold at Costco locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
Costco initiated the recall after its ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., a global food ingredient manufacturer headquartered just outside Chicago, announced a recall of one of the ingredients used in the meatloaf due to the potential presence of salmonella. The specific ingredient has not been identified. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. The infection can be severe or fatal in young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Salmonella is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC. If you have already eaten the recalled product, monitor for symptoms and contact your healthcare provider if you become ill.
What Should You Do?
Do not consume any portion of the recalled Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Glaze with a sell-by date between March 5 and March 16, 2026. Return the product to your nearest Costco warehouse for a full refund — no receipt is required, as Costco tracks all purchases through member accounts. For additional questions about the recall, visit the customer service page on Costco’s website at costco.com.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/costco-recall-meatloaf-meal-salmonella/
