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Costco recalls pre-made meal sold in 26 states over possible salmonella contamination
Costco recalled meatloaf meals sold in 26 states and territories after supplier Griffith Foods flagged possible Salmonella contamination; no illnesses reported so far.
- On Monday, Costco recalled its ready-to-eat Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze after discovering potential Salmonella contamination in an ingredient, urging customers to stop eating the product immediately.
- Ingredient supplier Griffith Foods Inc. alerted the retailer that a component used in the meal may contain Salmonella, triggering Costco's decision to initiate the product withdrawal.
- The recalled meals were sold across 26 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico between March 2 and March 13, with affected packages carrying sell-by dates from March 5 to March 16.
- Customers who purchased the product should return it to any Costco warehouse for a full refund; no illnesses or injuries related to the item have been reported.
- Salmonella infections pose severe risks to young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, while the recall reflects ongoing industry-wide food safety challenges involving ingredient contamination.
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