Costco Butter Recall: 80,000 Pounds of Butter Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Hold your butter knives, folks! Costco has issued a recall for a whopping 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature unsalted butter due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Wait, what's Listeria? Listeria is a nasty bacteria that can cause serious illness, even death, especially for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
What's the big deal? The recall affects unsalted butter sold in 1-pound packages with a best-by date of October 21, 2023. If you've got any of this butter in your fridge, don't even think about spreading it on your toast!
How do I know if my butter is affected?
- Check the packaging: Look for the best-by date printed on the butter package.
- Check the UPC code: The recalled butter has a UPC code of 0-76218-10524-2.
What should I do?
- Don't eat it! Throw away any butter you have that matches the description above.
- Contact Costco: You can contact Costco customer service to get a refund for the recalled butter.
Important Note: Don't take this recall lightly! It's better safe than sorry, so toss that butter and get in touch with Costco if you have any questions.
Stay safe and keep your butter safe!