Yes. A voluntary recall covered Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream Butter sold in Texas: both salted and unsalted 16-ounce packages were potentially missing a separate “Contains Milk” statement. The reported best-by dates were February 22 through March 29, 2025, so this is a historical recall—not evidence that newly purchased butter is affected.
Which Kirkland butter products were included?
Secondary reporting put the combined quantity at 79,200 pounds: 46,800 pounds of unsalted butter and 32,400 pounds of salted butter. These are reported totals, not independently audited figures. Both varieties were sold in Texas in 16-ounce packages containing four 4-ounce sticks.
| Product | Reported quantity | Package | Reported UPC | Best-by dates | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter | 1,300 cases; 46,800 pounds | 16 ounces; four 4-ounce sticks | 96619-38496 | February 22–March 29, 2025 | Texas |
| Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter | 900 cases; 32,400 pounds | 16 ounces; four 4-ounce sticks | 96619-38497 | February 22–March 29, 2025 | Texas |
The figures and product identifiers were reported by RetailWire. Check with Costco or the manufacturer if you need to verify a package; do not rely on a UPC alone.
What was the labeling problem?
The issue was a potentially missing “Contains Milk” allergen statement. Reporting said cream appeared in the ingredient list; the concern was that the separate allergen statement may not have appeared. For someone with a milk allergy, that distinction matters: an ingredient list and a dedicated allergen statement serve different purposes. The reported concern was labeling, not a claim that the butter contained an unexpected ingredient.
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When did the recall happen?
Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC initiated the voluntary recall on October 11, 2024, according to the reporting. FDA assigned it Class II status on November 7, 2024. The listed best-by dates have passed, and the available reporting does not establish that packages purchased now are part of this event.
What does FDA Class II mean?
FDA defines a Class II recall as one involving a violative product that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or in which the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. That category describes potential risk; it does not predict whether any particular person will have a reaction. See FDA’s recall and market-withdrawal information.
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What should you do if you have a package?
Compare the product name, salted or unsalted variety, package size, Texas distribution, UPC, and best-by date with the details above. Because the reported date window ended in March 2025, a package bought more recently is not shown by this information to be affected. If you believe you have a matching package, ask Costco or Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest for current, item-specific instructions on handling or any refund. The available reporting does not verify current disposal, refund, or contact directions, so do not assume a particular remedy.
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