Costco Butter Recall: Undeclared Milk Protein Sends Shoppers Scrambled
Hold your horses, butter lovers! Costco has issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Organic Salted Butter due to an undeclared milk protein ingredient. That means this butter could be dangerous for people with milk allergies. Yikes!
What happened? Costco discovered that some of its Kirkland Signature Organic Salted Butter might have been accidentally packaged with butter that contained milk protein, even though it was labeled as "organic" and "milk-free." This is a big deal because people with milk allergies can have serious reactions, even from tiny amounts of milk protein.
What should you do if you bought this butter? First, check the package! The recalled butter has the following information:
- Product: Kirkland Signature Organic Salted Butter
- UPC Code: 0070697010254
- Production Codes: 01042023, 01052023, 01062023, 01072023, 01082023, 01092023, 01102023, 01112023, 01122023, 01132023, 01142023, 01152023, 01162023, 01172023, 01182023, 01192023, 01202023, 01212023, 01222023, 01232023, 01242023, 01252023, 01262023, 01272023, 01282023, 01292023, 01302023, 01312023
If you have this butter, don't eat it! Throw it away or return it to your local Costco for a full refund.
**Costco is taking this seriously. ** They're urging customers with milk allergies to be cautious and have issued a nationwide recall to prevent any allergic reactions. It's a good reminder to always double-check product labels, especially if you have any food allergies.
Remember, even a tiny bit of milk protein can cause a big problem for people with allergies. This recall is a reminder that food safety is important, and it's good to stay informed about these things.
Be safe, and let's all keep our butter-loving hearts happy!