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Costco has issued a nationwide recall of its popular ready-to-eat "Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze" meal kit after an ingredient supplier flagged a potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall affects stores in 26 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and customers are urged not to consume the product.

The recall was prompted after Griffith Foods Inc., a family-owned ingredient supplier based near Chicago, identified a risk in one of the components used in the meatloaf.

Costco's notice did not specify which ingredient might be contaminated.

"An ingredient supplier... has announced the recall of an ingredient used in the Meatloaf because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella," the company said.

The affected meals, sold under product #30783, were purchased between March 2 and March 13, 2026, with sell-by dates from March 5 through March 16, Fox Business reported.

Costco encourages anyone who bought the meal to return it to their local warehouse for a full refund.

Stores in the following states and territories are affected: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

No Illnesses Reported in Costco Meatloaf Recall

No illnesses or injuries have been reported so far, but Costco is taking precautions to protect customers.

According to Newsweek, salmonella is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting.

While many healthy individuals recover without treatment, the infection can be serious or even life-threatening for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Costco reminded shoppers to carefully check the sell-by dates of their ready-to-eat meals before consuming them.

"Do not consume any product that is part of this recall. You can return it to your local Costco for a full refund," the company advised.

Salmonella-related recalls are common in the United States, especially when suppliers detect contamination risks in raw or processed ingredients.

Griffith Foods' alert allowed Costco to act quickly to remove potentially unsafe products from store shelves.

Customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Costco customer service for assistance.