Costco is recalling Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream after concerns that a batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. The recall is posted on Costco’s recalls site and is linked to a notice dated November 7 from Alamance Foods, which manufactures certain Kirkland Signature dairy creams and foams.
Outlets report that the issue came to light through member complaints about a chemical smell (and, in some accounts, taste) in the product, prompting a voluntary recall “out of an abundance of caution.” Quartz specifies that members reported chemical smell and taste in one batch and notes that no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported. Coverage also highlights that the recall is relevant close to Thanksgiving, when whipped cream is commonly used for pies.
The Oregonian and Quartz say shoppers in 12 states are urged to return the cans for a full refund. Fast Company provides detailed product identifiers, including the 15 oz (425 g) can, item code, lot/best-if-used-by date, and affected timestamps on the can. Across coverage, the core facts remain consistent: a specific Kirkland whipped cream item is being recalled due to possible cleaning chemical contamination after customer reports.
