Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled for potential presence of cleaning chemical

Costco Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled for potential presence of cleaning chemical The recalled products were sold at Costco stores in 12 states. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. By Yi-Jin Yu Friday, November 13, 2026 5:01PM Share A popular Thanksgiving staple has been voluntarily recalled just weeks ahead of the holiday. Alamance Foods, Inc. announced last week that it was voluntarily recalling cans of Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream due to the potential presence of a cleaning chemical. The product was sold at Costco stores in 12 states under the big-box retailer's in-house Kirkland brand, according to a letter from Alamance shared on Costco's website. Recalled cans were sold between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31, 2026, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin, the letter stated. The recalled whipped creams were sold in three-packs of 15-ounce cans, according to the letter, and were packed in eight-count cases. They bear an item code of AC50, have a "best if used by" date of April 2, 2027. According to Alamance, the timestamps on the affected cans range from 00:35 – 02:45. Brooklyn building collapse: How the deadly Flatbush collapse unfolded AccuWeather Alert: Raw and windy Friday with snow north and west Javits Frimpong: 17-year-old charged with murder in Bronx shooting death of 15-year-old The company said it initiated the recall after learning "one batch of Kirkland Signature Whipped Cream may contain a small amount of a cleaning chemical." "Members have reported a chemical smell and taste, but no serious adverse effects requiring medical care have been reported," it added. The company is encouraging anyone with recalled products to stop using them and to return the items to their local Costco store for a full refund. ABC News has reached out to Alamance Foods, Inc. and Costco for comment. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics FOOD & DRINK ALABAMA FLORIDA GEORGIA IOWA ILLINOIS MISSOURI MISSISSIPPI NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE WISCONSIN COSTCO RECALL PRODUCT RECALLS DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores How Costco sells such cheap gas Costco patio swings recalled after reports of injuries from falls Costco makes change to $1.50 hot dog combo Watch Live ON NOW Brooklyn building collapse: How the deadly Flatbush collapse unfolded AccuWeather Alert: Raw and windy Friday with snow north and west Javits Frimpong: 17-year-old charged with murder in Bronx shooting death of 15-year-old Worker killed, another missing after bridge scaffolding collapse on Loop Parkway Bridge Search ends for victims after 8 killed, 18 injured in Brooklyn building collapse