Salmonella fears spark Costco recall of meatloaf meal kits. Are any other food products impacted?

Attention Costco members: If you recently stocked up at Costco, you’re going to want to check your fridge. The warehouse club retailer is recalling select packages of its popular Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze meal kit. 

According to a note to members, the recall was announced after food supplier Griffith Foods Inc. recalled an ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. Here’s what you need to know.

What products are included in the recall? 

Costco has recalled its heat-and-serve Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze meal kit.

The meal kit contains meatloaf, Yukon mashed potatoes, and glaze and features item number: #30783 on the packaging.

Only packages with sell-by dates between March 5, 2026, and March 16, 2026 are impacted.

The recalled product was sold at Costco warehouse clubs in the following 26 states, as well as Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico: 

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Why is the product being recalled?

Costco is recalling the meal kit after supplier Griffith Foods recalled an ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a food safety recall notice posted to Costco’s website. No illnesses have been reported as of Tuesday.

Are any other products impacted?

The extent of the potential contamination was not immediately clear as the specific ingredient wasn’t identified on the notice.

Fast Company reached out to Griffith Foods for more information on the impacted ingredient and whether any additional products have been impacted by the potential contamination.

We’ll update this story if we receive a reply. 

Recalled products should not be consumed 

Customers who purchased the meal kit shouldn’t eat any product included in the package. You can return the recalled product to Costco for a full refund. 

A product recall notice from Costco asks customers with questions to visit Costco’s customer service page.

Who is at risk for Salmonella infection? 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella are bacteria that can cause a foodborne infection. 

Anyone can get a Salmonella infection, but some people are more at risk. This includes:

• Children younger than 5
• Adults 65 and older
• People with weakened immune systems 

According to the Mayo Clinic, most people develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 8 to 72 hours after exposure. Some people experience no symptoms. 

Most healthy people recover within a few days to one week without needing treatment.

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