Kirkland Butter Recall: 80,000 Pounds of Butter Pulled from Shelves
Hold up! Did you recently snag some Kirkland Signature unsalted butter from Costco? You might want to check your fridge, because a whopping 80,000 pounds of the stuff was just recalled!
What's the deal? Turns out, the butter might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. Yuck!
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and even convulsions. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk.
The recall affects Kirkland Signature unsalted butter, packed in 1-pound (454-gram) tubs with the product code "037000 14401". The "Use By" date is "JUN 29 2024", and the butter was sold at Costco locations nationwide.
If you have any of this butter, throw it out immediately. Don't even think about tasting it! If you're feeling nervous, you can always contact Costco customer service for more information.
Here's the bottom line: Food safety is no joke. Always double-check your groceries, especially when you're buying from bulk retailers. And if you see a recall notice, take it seriously!