Costco recalls: Caesar salad and chicken sandwich pulled over plastic contamination concerns

Costco has issued a new safety notice for two ready-to-eat deli items after plastic fragments were found in the included Caesar dressing. The retailer is advising members who purchased the affected products to stop using them immediately and seek a refund. While the notice follows earlier fall recalls involving other items, this latest action centers specifically on Caesar Salad kits and a chicken sandwich combo that contained the same dressing packets.

What Costco recalls cover right now

The current alert involves two deli offerings sold at select warehouses in the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast:

• Caesar Salad (Item #19927)

• Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad (Item #11444)

The potential issue is foreign material (plastic pieces) in the dressing packet used with these items. Sell-by dates fall between October 17 and November 9, and the impacted products are no longer on shelves. However, members may still have kits—or loose dressing packets—in home refrigerators.

Why the Costco recalls matter

Foreign material in prepared foods can pose a choking or injury risk, particularly when fragments are hard or sharp and not easily visible when mixed into dressing. Even small particles can damage teeth or cause cuts. Because these were ready-to-eat items, many customers would have consumed them without additional preparation that might otherwise expose contaminants.

How to check if your Costco purchase is affected

Use the following steps to confirm whether your items are part of the recall:

1. Locate the item number

   • Caesar Salad: #19927

   • Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad: #11444

2. Check the sell-by date

   • Items with dates from Oct. 17 through Nov. 9 are within the affected window.

3. Look for remaining dressing packets

   • If you’ve already used the salad or sandwich, discard any leftover Caesar dressing that came with the kit.

4. Confirm where you bought it

   • The notice covers select Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast warehouses. If you’re unsure whether your store was included, treat the product as affected if it matches the item numbers and dates above.

What to do if you have an affected item

• Do not consume the salad or dressing.

• Discard the dressing packet safely (seal it in a bag before throwing it away).

• Request a refund at your local warehouse; bring your membership card and, if available, the item packaging or receipt.

• Check your purchase history in the Costco app or website for the item numbers and dates if you no longer have packaging.

If you served these items recently and anyone experienced injury or unusual symptoms (cuts in the mouth, dental damage, or swallowing concerns), consider contacting a healthcare professional.

Recent recall context for Costco members

Costco maintains an active recall page and sends targeted notifications to members when purchase records indicate an affected item. In recent days, the retailer’s safety notices have emphasized deli items and packaged beverages sold in select regions. While some prior alerts remain open for awareness, this week’s focus is the Caesar dressing plastic contamination tied to the two deli products above.

Tips to stay ahead of warehouse recalls

• Enable membership alerts: Make sure your email and phone number are current in your Costco account so you receive targeted recall notices linked to your purchases.

• Use digital receipts: The app and online account can help you search item numbers and dates when packaging is gone.

• Inspect add-on packets: For kits with separate sauces or dressings, check pouches before use—unusual bulging, leaks, or visible debris are red flags.

• When in doubt, don’t consume: For any item that seems off, stop using it and consult the warehouse service desk.

current Costco recalls

The latest Costco recalls target Caesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad kits due to possible plastic in the dressing. Affected items were sold in select Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast stores with sell-by dates from Oct. 17 to Nov. 9. Members should discard the dressing, avoid consuming the products, and request a refund. Further updates may follow as quality checks continue; details may evolve.