HIGH

Costco Recalls 142,532 Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad Units Over Plastic Dressing Packet (2025)

Costco Wholesale Corp is recalling 142,532 Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad units sold nationwide after discovering the 3oz sealed Caesar Dressing packet may contain plastic material. The dressing packet inside the salad may contain plastic material. Consumers who bought this product should not eat it and should contact Costco for a refund or replacement.

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

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

Get instant alerts for Food & Beverages recalls

Be the first to know. Free instant alerts to your inbox.

No spamUnsubscribe anytime

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

  1. Check the label for Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad Item#19927
  2. Verify the product is refrigerated Caesar Salad in a clear clamshell
  3. Check the 3oz dressing packet and Sell By dates 10/17/25–11/9/25
  4. 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.

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

  • 142,532 units recalled
  • Item#19927
  • 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
View Original Recall on FDA - Food Safety

Browse More Recalls

More from FDA_FOODFood & Beverages

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

Read: What to Do When You Find a Recalled Product

Get Alerts for Food & Beverages Recalls

Get instant alerts for recalls that affect you. Free forever.

Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTPREGNANT
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeRefrigerated Caesar Salad Kit
Sold At
Costco

Product Details

Brand
Costco
Model Numbers
Sell By Dates between 10/17/25 and 11/9/25
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 10, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

Related Recalls

Food & Beverages
HIGH

F&S Fresh Foods Recalling ReadyMeals Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Pretzel Duo Sandwich Over Undeclared SES

F&S Fresh Foods recalled 325 ReadyMeals Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Pretzel Duo Sandwiches distributed in Oregon after sesame was not declared on the label. The issue involves sesame as an undeclared allergen in a product labeled to contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat. Consumers should not eat the sandwich and should contact F&S Fresh Foods for refunds or replacements.

F&S Fresh Foods
Undeclared sesame.
Read more
Food & Beverages
HIGH

Zarlengo Italian Ice Recalls Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato Over Soy Lecithin Ingredient Mismatch (

Zarlengo Italian Ice recalls 1,333 units of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato distributed in Illinois, Indiana and Texas after discovering a mismatch between ingredients and contains statements. Soy lecithin appears in the ingredients list but is not referenced in the contains statement. The recall is Class II with high hazard potential. Consumers should not consume the product and should seek a退款或替

Zarlengo Italian Ice
Soy Lecithin
Read more
Food & Beverages
HIGH

Connecticut Crab Company Crab Cakes Recalled for Temperature Abuse Risk, 39 Boxes Affected

Connecticut Crab Company LLC recalls 39 boxes of crab cakes sold to food service due to potential temperature abuse that could enable Clostridium botulinum growth. The recall notice is active as of April 15, 2026. Consumers who purchased these products should not consume them and should seek refund or replacement information from the company.

Connecticut Crab Company
May be
Read more