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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.

Official notice
CostcoFood & BeveragesSell By Dates between 10/17/25 and 11/9/25

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA FOOD
Recall date
November 7, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

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

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 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.

  1. Recall announced

    November 7, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA FOOD

    December 10, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. 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

  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.

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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

Safety Guide

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

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product Details

Brand
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

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