Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled in a dozen states ahead of Thanksgiving

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Published: Nov. 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM CST|Updated: 46 minutes ago

(CNN) - Whipped cream cans sold at Costco under the Kirkland Signature brand have been recalled.

The 15-ounce cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream were sold in 12 states across the Midwest and Southeast between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31 of this year.

Manufacturer Alamance Foods says one batch of the whipped cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. There have been reports of a chemical smell and taste but no serious issues requiring medical care.

Cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold at Costco have been recalled because they may contain a cleaning chemical.(Source: Alamance Foods via CNN)

The cans have a best if used by date of April 2, 2027, and timestamps of 00:35 – 02:45.

The affected states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Customers can return the whipped cream to Costco for a full refund. Those with questions or concerns can email Alamance Foods at customer.care@alamancefood.com.