If you recently picked up a ready-made meal from Costco, you may want to double-check your fridge. The retailer has issued a recall on one of its popular prepared items due to a potential food safety risk.
According to a notice sent to customers, Costco is recalling its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (Item #30783) after an ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., flagged a possible contamination concern. The ingredient in question may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
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What Products Are Affected
The recall applies to products with sell-by dates between March 5, 2026, and March 16, 2026, which were sold between March 2 and March 13, 2026.
These items were distributed across multiple states. The full list includes: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
Costco is urging customers not to consume the product. If you have the affected meatloaf meal at home, return it to your nearest store for a full refund.
At this time, no illnesses or injuries have been reported—but the warning is still being taken seriously due to the potential severity of Salmonella exposure.
What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella infection can cause symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting, typically within hours to a few days after exposure. While many people recover on their own, the infection can be more severe in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The Bottom Line
While recalls like this can be unsettling, they’re issued out of an abundance of caution to keep consumers safe. If you purchased this Costco meal recently, it’s best to play it safe—skip the dinner and head back to the store for a refund.
