**Food Recall: 80,000 Pounds Of Costco Butter**

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Post on Nov 12, 2024

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Food Recall: 80,000 Pounds of Costco Butter Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Costco Wholesale Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature Salted Butter due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall affects butter produced by Leprino Foods Company and distributed to Costco locations nationwide.

What is Listeria?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. In pregnant women, listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery.

What Butter is Affected?

The recalled butter is packaged in 1-pound (16-ounce) tubs with a “Best By” date ranging from October 20, 2023, to November 05, 2023. The UPC code for the affected product is 00011110609601.

If you have purchased this butter, do not consume it. Please return it to the nearest Costco location for a full refund.

What to Do if You Have Consumed Recalled Butter

If you have consumed the recalled butter and are experiencing any symptoms of listeriosis, please seek medical attention immediately.

How to Prevent Listeriosis

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, and produce.
• Cook meat, poultry, and seafood to the proper internal temperature.
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
• Avoid eating unpasteurized dairy products.
• Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, utensils, and cutting boards after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, and produce.

Stay Informed About Food Recalls

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regularly issue food recalls to protect public health. You can stay informed about food recalls by:

• Signing up for email alerts from the FDA and USDA.
• Following the FDA and USDA on social media.
• Checking the FDA and USDA websites regularly.

Staying informed and taking precautions can help prevent foodborne illnesses.