Costco Recalls Madeleines Over Missing Nut Allergy Warning

Shoppers who purchased Traditional Madeleines at the Gilroy Costco between March 30 and April 6 should check their pantry for mislabeled packages.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:03am

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Costco has issued a recall for its Traditional Madeleines sold at the Gilroy Costco location between March 30 and April 6. The recall was prompted after some boxes were found to contain chocolate hazelnut-filled cookies without a proper nut allergy warning, putting those with tree nut allergies at risk of serious reactions.

Why it matters

Food recalls, especially those involving potential allergens, are important to ensure public safety. This incident highlights the need for strict labeling requirements and quality control measures to protect consumers, especially those with dietary restrictions or food allergies.

The details

The recalled Traditional Madeleines were sold in boxes at the Gilroy Costco location. The issue was discovered after some boxes were found to contain chocolate hazelnut-filled cookies instead of the advertised plain madeleines, without any warning about the nut ingredients. People with tree nut allergies face the risk of severe, potentially life-threatening reactions if they consume the mislabeled products.

  • The recalled madeleines were sold at the Gilroy Costco between March 30 and April 6, 2026.

The players

Costco

A major wholesale retailer that has issued a recall for its Traditional Madeleines sold at the Gilroy location due to mislabeling and potential allergen risks.

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What’s next

Costco is urging all customers who purchased the Traditional Madeleines from the Gilroy store during the affected dates to check their pantries and avoid consuming any mislabeled packages. Customers should return the recalled products to the store for a full refund.

The takeaway

This recall serves as a reminder for all consumers to carefully inspect food labels, especially for products containing potential allergens. It also highlights the importance of robust quality control measures by retailers to ensure food safety and prevent mislabeling incidents that could put customers at risk.