Customers who bought Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream are being told not to use some cans after reporting a chemical smell and taste.
Alamance Foods, the producer of the cream, is voluntarily recalling a single production run of the product because it may contain a small amount of a cleaning compound.
This product was distributed to customers as follows: 15-ounce containers were sold at Costco warehouse locations from October 11 to 31, 2026, across twelve states.
This recall announcement comes just before Thanksgiving, when families and homes often use whipped cream to top a pumpkin pie or other holiday pie.
Which Costco Whipped Cream Products Were Recalled?
The recall covered one batch of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream sold in 15-ounce cans. The affected product can be identified using the following details:
- Product: Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream
- Size: 15 ounces (425 grams)
- Costco item number: 1777000
- Item code: AC50
- Best-if-used-by date: April 2, 2027
- Affected timestamps: 00:35 to 02:45, printed on the can
The product was packaged in eight-count cases and three-packs. Consumers should check the printed code and timestamp, rather than the product name or packaging.
The retail locations that received the impacted cans were Costco warehouses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Why Was the Kirkland Whipped Cream Recalled?
Alamance Foods issued the recall last week after an inspection revealed that one batch of the whipped cream may have been contaminated with a cleaning agent.
As explained in the recall notice, some Costco members reported a chemical odor or taste. The company said at the time that no serious health effects had been reported that necessitated professional treatment.
The notice did not identify the cleaning chemical in question, nor did it say exactly how it might have contaminated the product. The recall was issued out of an abundance of caution, and the company advised customers to stop using any of the cans.
What Should Families Do If They Purchased the Recalled Product?
Consumers with a matching can should stop using the product and bring it to their local Costco warehouse for a full refund. Do not serve the whipped cream as a topping or use it in Thanksgiving dessert preparations.
Parents preparing a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner may want to check their refrigerators and pantry supplies before shopping for replacement ingredients. If children are involved in holiday preparations, adults should handle product checks and keep recalled food away from them.
Kids helping with cooking can still participate in age-appropriate tasks, such as setting the table or preparing the mashed potatoes. However, parents should not allow children to handle or taste any product that may be affected by a recall.
How Can Costco Customers Contact the Manufacturer?
Customers with questions or concerns about the recalled whipped cream can contact Alamance Foods by email at customer.care@alamancefood.com.
The company said Costco members who purchased the affected batch could return it to a local warehouse for a full refund. Costco’s records also allowed it to identify members who purchased the product during the affected sales period and send them a notification letter.
The recall notice did not report serious health effects requiring medical care. However, customers who have consumed the product and feel unwell should contact a healthcare professional for advice.
With Thanksgiving approaching, shoppers should check the product details carefully before using whipped cream for holiday meals. The recall applies to a specific batch, not every Kirkland Signature whipped cream product sold at Costco.
