Costco has recalled a popular pre-made meatloaf kit because it may have been contaminated with salmonella, a type of bacteria that causes foodborne infection affecting the intestinal tract.
The retailer announced the recall of its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze in a recent notice to shoppers, which specified that an ingredient supplied by Griffith Food Inc. was potentially contaminated.
The meatloaf products affected by the recall have sell by dates between March 5 and March 16, 2026.
Recalled meals were sold at Costco stores between March 2 and March 13, 2026 in 26 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
While there haven’t been any illnesses reported due to the meatloaf, Costco is urging customers to either throw it away immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Most people infected with salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with the bacteria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Usually, symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, and can last from four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment.
In recent months, several food products have been recalled due to concerns about potential salmonella infections. In January, Spring & Mulberry issued a voluntary recall on its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar after routine testing done by a third-party laboratory discovered a trace of salmonella.
The affected chocolate bars have been available to buy online and through certain retail partners since September 15, 2025. Customers can identify the recalled chocolate bars by the teal box color and the lot code 025255 listed on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap.
In November, the FDA recalled Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough by Hudson River Foods, also due to potential salmonella contamination. However, the recall was declared a Class I in December, meaning it was found that consuming the product could lead to severe health consequences or death.
There were 113 units of the edible cookie dough affected by the recall. They each come in 12-ounce packages with a best-by date of July 4, 2026.
The packages of cookie dough were sold in 15 states across the U.S., including Arizona, California, Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas.
