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By Amanda Greenwood
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Costco has issued recall notices affecting a wide range of products, from prepared foods and frozen meals to treadmills and luxury hot tubs, urging members to stop using certain items immediately due to potential health and safety risks.
The retailer’s latest recall round‑up includes concerns over bacterial contamination, undeclared allergens, possible glass fragments, and mechanical defects, according to notices published on Costco’s website.
Ready‑to‑Eat Foods and Frozen Meals Recalled
Several food products are included in Costco’s most recent recall notices, with risks ranging from potential bacterial contamination to undeclared allergens and foreign material.
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One of the most prominent recalls involves "Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze," which was pulled after an ingredient supplier warned it could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella.
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The affected meals were sold in selected states and are labeled with sell‑by dates between March 5 and March 16. Costco has urged members not to consume the product and to return it to their local store for a refund. No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the item as of the latest update.
Costco has also recently recalled Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen Bowl and Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice after discovering the products may contain pieces of glass. The Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen Bowl recall carries best by dates ranging from May 20, 2026, to July 6, 2027, and the Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice recall has best by dates from November 8, 2025, to December 1, 2027.
Costco warns that consuming the products could pose a choking or injury hazard, and customers are advised to stop consuming the items immediately.
Another food recall affects Mini Beignets with Caramel, which were flagged due to potential undeclared allergens—tree nuts. Some packages were found to contain a different filling—Chocolate Hazelnut—than was indicated on the label. The affected products were sold between January 16 and January 30, 2026.
Undeclared allergens can pose serious or life‑threatening risks to people with food allergies, particularly to tree nuts.
Deli Items Under Review
Costco has also flagged that Punahele Jerky Co. Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps—Original Salt and Pepper Flavor, sold in Hawaii from February 17, 2025, to February 26, 2026, have been issued a public health alert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was pulled due to the presence of undeclared soy. It warns that consumers with a soy allergen should not eat the crisps, and they can return the product to their local Costco for a refund.
Fitness Equipment and Electronics Recalled
The recall round‑up also extends beyond food. Costco has issued a recall for certain Matrix Treadmills—Matrix T30, TF30, T50, and TF50 models—that were purchased between June 2021 and May 2025, after identifying a potential mechanical issue that could pose a fire or injury risk during use.
Customers who purchased the treadmills are urged to stop using them and follow the instructions provided in the recall notice.
Another electronic recall involves the Belkin Auto‑Tracking Stand Bundle, purchased between June 2024 and December 2024, which was issued due to product safety concerns. Costco advised affected members to discontinue use.
Hot Tub Recall Raises Safety Concerns
One of the more serious recalls involves Hot Spring Spas Highlife Collection hot tubs, specifically certain hydromassage rotary jets.
According to Costco, the jets may create a safety hazard, specifically a hair entanglement risk, prompting a recall that affects multiple item numbers sold over several years, from October 2022 to October 2025.
Owners are advised to stop using the affected components immediately and contact the manufacturer for replacement parts.
What Shoppers Should Do
Costco encourages members to regularly review its recalls and product notices page, especially after making recent purchases.
Customers who have affected items are typically eligible for a full refund. For older recalls, Costco is directing customers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall database for additional details.
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