Costco recalls popular heat-and-serve meal sold at NC stores. How to get a refund
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- Costco recalls Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes over potential salmonella risk.
- Affected packages sold Mar 2-13 with Sell By dates Mar 5-16; no illnesses reported.
- Customers may return recalled dinners to any Costco for a full refund.
Costco is recalling certain heat-and-serve meals sold at warehouses in more than two dozen states, including North Carolina.
The wholesale club, known for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, is pulling select packages of Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (item #30783) dinners due to potential salmonella contamination.
Items included in the recall have printed “Sell By” dates between March 5 and March 16, and were sold at Costco locations in North Carolina and several other states between March 2 and March 13, according to a notice posted to the club’s website.
So far, no illnesses have been reported.
Costco operates 10 warehouses across the Tar Heel State, including stores in Apex, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Mooresville and Matthews.
In a message shared on its website, retailer said the issue was discovered after an ingredient used in the popular meatloaf and mashed potato dinner was recalled over potential salmonella contamination. Costco didn’t identify the ingredient, however.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience this recall may have caused,” the wholesale club said.
Customers who bought affected packages of Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Glaze can return the item to any Costco store for a full refund.
What’s salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria often spread through contaminated food or water, and can cause severe intestinal issues, according to Mayo Clinic.
Symptoms typically appear within eight to 72 hours after exposure. They may include:
- Stomach cramps
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chills
- Diarrhea
Most people recover from salmonella poisoning within a few days without treatment. However, the infection can cause “life-threatening complications” if it spreads beyond the intestines, experts say.