Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco Over Shattering Bottles Warning
URGENT UPDATE: Costco has announced a widespread recall of its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, warning customers in 12 states that unopened bottles could shatter unexpectedly. This critical advisory comes as a safety precaution for consumers who purchased the affected product between April 25 and August 26, 2023.
Customers in affected states, including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, are urged to take immediate action. The retailer has instructed consumers to dispose of any unopened bottles safely to prevent potential injuries from shattered glass.
According to a letter sent to customers, unopened bottles of the Kirkland prosecco can explode without warning. The letter explicitly advises, “If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it. Dispose of the bottle immediately by wrapping it in paper towels and placing it in a plastic bag before throwing it in the trash.” Customers are further instructed not to return the bottles to Costco for safety reasons.
To receive a full refund, customers need only present the recall letter at their nearest Costco location. The item number for the recalled prosecco is 1879870, which is critical for identification purposes.
Costco representatives have yet to respond to inquiries regarding how many bottles were sold and whether any injuries have occurred due to this defect. In an alarming development, a customer from Chicago, Danielle Callas, recounted her own troubling experiences with the Kirkland prosecco brand. Although she had not encountered any bottles shattering, she reported that the corks have unexpectedly shot out on three occasions, with one incident resulting in a cork hitting a friend’s eye during a recent bridal shower.
This recall follows a series of safety issues for Costco, which last November issued recalls for eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination and for butter that was misleadingly labeled as not containing milk.
As consumer safety continues to be a growing concern, this latest incident underscores the importance of staying informed about product recalls. Costco’s stock has seen a slight increase of approximately 5% over the past year, but this recall may impact customer confidence.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story and ensure you check your pantry for any affected bottles immediately. Share this information with friends and family to keep them safe!
