Costco shoppers in 12 states are being told to check their refrigerators after a voluntary recall tied to Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream. The recall comes from manufacturer Alamance Foods and was dated November 7, 2026, just as many home cooks are stocking up for Thanksgiving desserts.
What Costco and Alamance Foods say was recalled
According to Alamance Foods’ member recall letter, the affected product is Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream in a 15 oz can, sold under Costco item #1777000. The manufacturer said one batch may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical. Customers also reported a chemical smell and taste, according to the notice.
The official product details are specific, which matters for shoppers sorting through holiday groceries at home. Alamance Foods listed item code AC50, a best if used by date of APR/02/27, and affected can timestamps from 00:35 to 02:45. Costco’s recalls page also lists the notice as Kirkland Signature Heavy Whipped Cream, item #1777000, for select locations in the Midwest and Southeast.
The manufacturer described this as a voluntary recall issued out of an abundance of caution. The notice said no serious adverse effects requiring medical care had been reported. That is an important distinction, because the available official notices do not assign an FDA recall number or an FDA Class I, II, or III label.
Where it was sold and what shoppers should check
Alamance Foods said Costco records show the recalled whipped cream was purchased between October 11, 2026, and October 31, 2026. The company said the product was sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
For shoppers, the quickest way to narrow it down is to match the can in the refrigerator against the official identifiers. The recalled product details include:
Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream
15 oz (425 g)
Costco item #1777000
Item code AC50
Best If Used By APR/02/27
Timestamp on can from 00:35 to 02:45
This recall may draw extra attention because whipped cream tends to show up on Thanksgiving pies, hot chocolate, and make-ahead desserts. A can that looks fine from the outside can still be part of the affected batch if the date and timestamp match. Costco’s online recalls page says the notice applies to select locations, so shoppers outside the 12 listed states are not named in the official member letter.
What Costco members should do now
Alamance Foods said customers who still have the affected product should stop using it. The company’s member notice tells shoppers to return the item to their local Costco for a full refund. That is the main action step in the official recall instructions.
Shoppers with questions or concerns are also directed to contact Alamance Foods by email, according to the member letter. Costco’s recall listing serves as a second official place where members can verify that the product notice is active. Reporting from Good Housekeeping published after the recall notice also said the FDA had not posted a separate recall notice for this product at that time.
For holiday cooks, the practical takeaway is simple. Check the can before topping pumpkin pie or adding whipped cream to desserts for guests. If the product matches the recalled identifiers, do not use it, and take it back to Costco for the refund described in the official notice.