Costco Recall Update Nationwide: Customers Warned of ‘Severe’ Responses
Costco Recall Update Nationwide: Customers Warned of ‘Severe’ Responses
Costco recalled caramel mini beignets after discovering that some packages contained chocolate-hazelnut-filled pastries that were not disclosed on the label, posing a serious risk to people with tree nut allergies, according to the company and several local outlets citing a corporate recall notice.
The recall affects 22 states, including California, New York, and Florida.
Why It Matters
Undeclared allergens are one of the biggest causes of food recalls in the United States, and hazelnut consumption can induce life-threatening reactions in those with tree nut allergies, according to Costco’s notification, as reported by local outlets.
The recall emphasizes the need for correct food labeling and timely consumer notifications when cross-contamination or mispackaging may expose sensitive consumers to allergens.
What to Know
Costco stated that tiny caramel beignets were accidentally packaged with chocolate hazelnut-filled beignets, and the hazelnut allergen was not disclosed on the clamshell packaging, according to publications summarizing the retailer’s recall notice.
The recalled product is specified by item number #1181272, and the affected units were sold between January 16 and January 30, 2026.
According to reports, the recall affected 22 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington. ABC7 also listed Texas as being affected.
Customers were advised not to eat the mislabeled beignets and to return them to any Costco warehouse for a full refund, with any queries directed to the company’s customer care portal.
According to court reports, the recall came in response to news coverage of a class-action complaint filed in federal court alleging that Costco deceptively represented its Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens as preservative-free, noting the presence of sodium phosphate and carrageenan.