Food recalls happen more often than you might think. Every year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues dozens of recalls related to allergens, possible bacterial infections, lead contamination, and the potential presence of glass or other matter.
So far, over the last year, according to the FDA’s website, major food recalls have included:
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (Kraft Heinz): About 367,812 pounds were recalled. Distributed across the U.S. and also exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
- Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend (Target): Over 57,000 units recalled; sold nationwide.
- Hormel Foods – Dinty Moore Beef Stew: Around 256,185 pounds were recalled.
- Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op and Sunrise Creamery Cheeses: Recalled or flagged due to potential listeria contamination.
- Haifa Cold Smoked Salmon and Cold Smoked Seabass: Recalled for potential contamination with listeria.
- Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach: Pouches of this baby food were recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of lead.
Now, Costco is recalling Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene after it issued a formal Product Safety Notice confirming that certain unopened bottles may spontaneously shatter — even when not being opened, moved, or handled.
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Why this Costco recall is concerning
This recall is unusual not because something’s wrong with the prosecco itself, but because unopened bottles, even unhandled, may explode due to internal pressure or a manufacturing defect.
That makes it more dangerous than many recalls, because the risk is unpredictable. Costco (COST) and Ethica Wines call this a safety priority, requiring quick consumer action.
If you think you bought one of the affected bottles, don’t chug it, don’t return it; wrap it up, bag it, toss it — and get your refund.
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- Affected product: 750-milliliter bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, item #1879870.
- When and where: Sold between April 25 and August 26, 2025, in Costco warehouses across 12 Midwestern U.S. states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
- What is the hazard? Even unopened bottles may shatter without warning, presenting risk of lacerations or injury from broken glass.
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How to safely dispose of the recalled prosecco
Costco provides specific instructions to avoid injury from broken glass:
- Do not open the bottle under any circumstances.
- Wrap the unopened bottle in paper towels.
- Put it inside a thick plastic bag.
- Dispose of it in regular household garbage. Do not return the bottle to Costco or attempt in-store drop-off.
What you should do if you have this Costco prosecco in your home
If you’re a Costco member in one of the 12 states named:
- Check your purchase history or receipts to see if you bought the prosecco between April 25 and August 26, 2025.
- If you match the dates and location, use the safe-disposal method outlined above.
- Keep your recall notice and take it to Costco for a refund. Even if you’ve thrown away the bottle following the guidelines, you’re still eligible.
- If you or someone is injured by glass or cork, seek medical attention. Document the incident in case further claims or safety investigations follow.
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