Costco Recall Issued for Popular Prepared Meal

If you shop at Costco in Illinois or Wisconsin, you might want to check your fridge. One of their most popular meals just got recalled.

The recall is because of Salmonella contamination found in meals sold between March 2 and March 13.

READ MORE: Heads Up Illinois Costco Shoppers About This Recall

Customers Urged to Return the Recalled Costco Meal

While no illnesses have been reported yet, customers have been urged not to eat it and return it to any Costco location for a full refund.

What Costco Item Is Being Recalled

Here's what you need to look for if you've ever bought the meatloaf with mashed Yukon potatoes and glaze (item number 30782). Those are the things that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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READ MORE: Recalled Smoked Salmon in Illinois Could Be Lethally Contaminated

States Affected by the Costco Salmonella Recall

This news just dropped a few hours ago. Illinois and Wisconsin are both on the list, along with a bunch of other states.

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Virgina

What to Do If You Bought the Recalled Costco Meatloaf

If you still have that meatloaf with mashed Yukon potatoes and glaze sitting in your fridge, take it back to Costco. Salmonella can be especially dangerous for kids, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with a weaker immune system. Don't risk it, just return it for a refund.

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