Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 7, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Costco
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Costco
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PREGNANT
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Costco
- Product type
- Refrigerated Caesar Salad Kit
- Model numbers
- Sell By Dates between 10/17/25 and 11/9/25
- Sizes
- 3oz dressing packet
- Sold at
- Costco
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
November 7, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
The 3oz. sealed packet of Caesar Dressing in Costco Caesar Salad may contain plastic material.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Costco Wholesale Corporation for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Other
About This Product
Refrigerated ready-to-eat Caesar Salad kit sold at Costco. Includes a separate 3oz Caesar Dressing packet.
Why This Is Dangerous
The 3oz dressing packet may contain plastic material, posing a potential contamination concern and recall.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may need to discard affected salads and seek refunds. No injuries reported yet.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the label for Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad Item#19927
- Verify the product is refrigerated Caesar Salad in a clear clamshell
- Check the 3oz dressing packet and Sell By dates 10/17/25–11/9/25
- Keep packaging until refund or replacement is processed
Where to find product info
Label includes Item#19927 and Sell By date range. Costco recall notices may be on costco.com and FDA enforcement page.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement typically processed within 4-6 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Costco customer service
- File a complaint with the FDA if necessary
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check recalls before purchasing refrigerated prepared foods
- Inspect packaging for damage or anomalies in dressing packets
- Shop at reputable retailers with recall safeguards
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, packaging, receipts, and correspondence with Costco. Take photos of packaging and labels.
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Product Details
Product: Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad, refrigerated. Packaging: clear plastic clamshell. Dressings: 3oz dressing packet. Item#: 19927. Sold at Costco stores nationwide. Quantity: 142,532 retail units. Distribution: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WV, WI, Washington DC, Puerto Rico. Sell By dates: 10/17/25 to 11/9/25. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Sell By dates 10/17/25–11/9/25
- Distributed to multiple states and Puerto Rico
- Dressing packet may contain plastic material
- Refund or replacement available
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