Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled for potential presence of cleaning chemical

The recalled products were sold at Costco stores in 12 states.

The Details

Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video.

Thanksgiving staple has been voluntarily recalled just weeks ahead of the holiday.

Alamance Foods, Inc. announced last week that it was voluntarily recalling cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream due to the potential presence of a cleaning chemical.

The product was sold at Costco stores in 12 states under the big-box retailer's in-house Kirkland brand, according to a letter from Alamance shared on Costco's website.

Recalled cans were sold between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31, 2026, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin, the letter stated.

The recalled whipped creams were sold in three-packs of 15-ounce cans, according to the letter, and were packed in eight-count cases. They bear an item code of AC50, have a "best if used by" date of April 2, 2027. According to Alamance, the timestamps on the affected cans range from 00:35 – 02:45.

Apple employee charged with murder after crashing into car at nearly 100 mph killing toddler Level 2 storm to bring rain, dangerous surf to Bay Area and more than a foot of snow to the Sierra EXCLUSIVE: Teen surfer helps save person after jump from Golden Gate Bridge The company said it initiated the recall after learning "one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical."

"Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported," it added.

The company is encouraging anyone with recalled products to stop using them and to return the items to their local Costco store for a full refund.

ABC News has reached out to Alamance Foods, Inc. and Costco for comment.

Report a correction or typo

Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures.

• Related Topics
• FOOD & DRINK
• ALABAMA
• FLORIDA
• GEORGIA
• IOWA
• ILLINOIS
• MISSOURI
• MISSISSIPPI
• NORTH CAROLINA
• SOUTH CAROLINA
• TENNESSEE
• WISCONSIN
• COSTCO
• RECALL
• PRODUCT RECALLS

DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores Dozens of apparent shopping carts stuck in marsh along SF Bay: 'Gross' How Costco sells such cheap gas Costco patio swings recalled after reports of injuries from falls Live Streams ON NOW Apple employee charged with murder after crashing into car at nearly 100 mph killing toddler Level 2 storm to bring rain, dangerous surf to Bay Area and more than a foot of snow to the Sierra EXCLUSIVE: Teen surfer helps save person after jump from Golden Gate Bridge Search called off for 24-year-old Bay Area woman swept into ocean near Santa Cruz AccuWeather Forecast: Moderate storm arrives with heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf