Costco issues urgent recall on nuts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) releases new food recall information at least once a week. The recall is related to allergens, possible bacterial or lead contamination, and the possible presence of glass, wood, plastic or other foreign matter in the food that should not be present.

So far, according to the FDA website, major food recalls last year include:

• Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (Kraft Heinz)

• Good & Gather Southwestern Style Burrito Bowl Mix

• Hormel Foods – Tintymore Beef Stew

• Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op and Sunrise Creamery Cheese

• Sprout Organics Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Spinach

• Trader Joe’s Vampire Killer Cheese Curds

• my heart baby formula

The list goes on.

Now, Costco members in Hawaii are being urged to check their pantries for a popular baking ingredient after American Nuts LLC voluntarily recalled the nuts due to potential salmonella contamination.

On Dec. 5, Costco sent a letter to members warning customers not to eat the affected macadamia nuts and to return the product for a full refund.

Costco said the recall was initiated in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Costco is known for proactively issuing recall notices. Shutterstock

According to the recall notice, affected products may be contaminated with Salmonella:

• Macadamia Nut Company Roasted Nuts

• 20 oz package

• Item #1840464

• Batch number: 307HMNC25L3

• sold in Costco Hawaii Kai Warehouse

• Purchase date: November 29 to December 4, 2025

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Costco members who purchase nuts during the last week of November and the first week of December are advised to check the lot number printed on the back of the package. If the codes match then nuts should not eat in any case.

Customers can return products to Costco Full refundeven if the package has been opened.

Salmonella is a common cause of foodborne illness in the United States. Symptoms often include:

• diarrhea

• fever

• abdominal cramps

• nausea or vomiting

• Headache

If sick, most healthy adults recover within a week without treatment, but this bacteria can pose serious risks to children under 5, adults over 65, and anyone with a weakened immune system.

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“Salmonellosis is the second leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that salmonellosis causes more than 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and nearly 420 deaths each year,” Kim Cook, Ph.D., national program director for the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Nutrition, Food Safety/Quality Program, told USDA.

The recall notice did not say whether any illnesses were reported, as early recalls like this often happen forward Confirmed cases appear.

The macadamia nut recall is the latest in a series of product safety notices affecting Costco members in recent months. The latest warnings listed on Costco’s recall page include recalls related to:

Costco regularly alerts members via email and in-store posts when there may be health or safety issues with products they purchase.

The company’s recall response process, which includes refunds and direct outreach, is considered one of the more proactive in the retail industry.

• Caesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich Preparations: A batch of Costco’s Caesar Salad (Item #19927) and Caesar Salad Chicken Sandwich (Item #11444) was recalled in November 2025 due to possible Presence of plastic foreign matter in the dressing.

• Kirkland Specialty Organic Eggs: Costco recalls Kirkland Specialty Organic Pasture Raised 24 Eggs 2024 due to the risk of salmonella contamination; affected cartons were sold to multiple southeastern states.

• Kirkland Signature Tuna Wasabi Poke: In September 2025, Costco stores voluntarily removed deli products containing green onions due to potential risks Listeria pollute.

• foster farm corn dog: Corn dogs sold at Costco and other retailers were recalled in November 2025 when sawdust was found in the hot dogs’ batter.

• Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene Prosecco The product was recalled in September 2025 after reports that bottles could break even when unopened.
  Source: Costco Recall

Costco and American Nuts advise customers to:

• Check batch code on your package.

• Do not eat this product If it matches the recalled batch.

• Return it to any Costco warehouse Refund.

• For further support or product questions, please contact American Nuts at: (818) 364-8855, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, or admin@americannuts.com.

This article was originally published by TheStreet on December 12, 2025, and first appeared in the Retail section. Click here to add TheStreet as your preferred source.