Costco Wholesale Corporation

Recall #F-1673-2024 · Initiated 2024-07-03

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What happened

Costco sold a salad labeled as Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad that was actually a different product (Grain + Celery Salad) containing almonds and soy, which were not listed on the label. The mislabeling means people who are allergic to these ingredients could unknowingly be exposed to them.

Who is at risk

People with allergies or sensitivities to almonds or soy should be concerned about this product.

What to do

If you purchased Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad item #25247 from Costco and have allergies to almonds or soy, do not eat it. Return the product to Costco for a refund. Check your home for this item, which comes in a clear dome container weighing about 2.6 pounds with visible almond slices.

Product

The recalled product is mis-labeled as Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad item #25247. Product is perishable, refrigerated, and packaged in clear dome clamshell plastic container. Net weight approximately 2.6 pounds per package. Almond slices are visible through a clear plastic container. The label is read in parts "CONTAINS: WHEAT".

Reason for recall

Undeclared Almond and Soy. The Grain + Celery Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette item #47492 was inadvertently mis-labeled as Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad item #25247. Almond and Soy were not declared on the label of Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad item #25247.

Quantity affected

958 units

Distribution

Distributed in CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NV, OH, OR, PA, TX, and WA.

Lot / code info

Sell by date from 5/16/24 through Sell by date 7/6/24

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2024-08-13