Costco Recalls Meatloaf Meals Over Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Costco is recalling certain ready-to-eat meatloaf meals sold in 26 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze sold between March 2 and March 13, 2026, with sell-by dates from March 5 through March 16. Costco is urging customers not to consume the product and to return it to a warehouse for a full refund.

Why it matters

Salmonella is a serious foodborne illness that can be especially dangerous for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. This recall highlights the importance of food safety protocols and the need for consumers to be vigilant about checking for and properly disposing of any recalled products.

The details

The recall was initiated after Costco was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential Salmonella contamination. The affected meatloaf meals were sold at Costco locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

• The affected meatloaf meals were sold between March 2 and March 13, 2026.
• The sell-by dates for the recalled products range from March 5 through March 16, 2026.

What’s next

Customers who purchased the affected meatloaf meals should not consume them and should instead return the products to their local Costco warehouse for a full refund.