Costco Wholesale issue product recall due to potential salmonella contamination

A recall has been issued by Costco Wholesale for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze, item No. 30783, for potential salmonella contamination.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to the recall, which was issued after ingredient supplier Griffith Foods Inc. announced a recall of an ingredient used in the product that was potentially contaminated with salmonella.

The recalled product is sold chilled in a black-and-clear plastic container with sell-by dates between March 5 and March 16 printed on the label. The product was distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Hawaiʻi.

The Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch is following up with Costco Wholesale to ensure the recalled product is no longer available for sale.

Healthy people infected with salmonella may experience symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

In some cases, salmonella infection can lead to more serious but rare conditions, such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Children, older adults, and individuals with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness.

Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming the recalled product should contact their health care provider immediately. To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to check whether they purchased the recalled product. Consumers should not consume the product and may return it to Costco Wholesale for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Costco Wholesale customer service.