Short summary (one line): Costco recently expanded an urgent recall covering several ready-to-eat deli items after the company and its supplier found there may be pieces of plastic in the dressing used in some Caesar salad products.
1. What was recalled (clear list)
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Caesar Salad (Costco deli item) — item number shown in notices. (Yahoo)
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Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad (Costco deli item) — select lots were included. (Yahoo)
These refrigerated/deli items were sold in select Costco stores over a date range in mid-October to early November 2025, according to news reports and the retailer’s recall notices. (The Street)
2. Why they were recalled
Costco and its supplier (Ventura Foods) issued the recall because some batches of the salad dressing may contain pieces of plastic. The presence of plastic creates a risk of choking or internal injury if swallowed. No widespread illnesses were reported in the early notices, but plastic fragments in food are considered a serious foreign-object contamination and therefore require an immediate recall. (Yahoo)
3. Which stores and lots are affected
The recall covered select locations — reports mention Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast stores among others — and specific lot numbers and production dates were listed in the recall notices. Because the recall was limited to specific lots, not every package or every store was affected. Always check the item number and the sell-by/packaging dates printed on your package against the recall notice before assuming your product was affected. (Costco)
4. What to do if you bought or ate the product
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If you still have the product: stop eating it immediately. Put it aside in a safe place.
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Bring it back to your local Costco for a full refund — Costco’s recall guidance says customers can return recalled items to the warehouse for a full refund even without a receipt. (Costco)
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If you or someone else has symptoms (choking, sharp stomach pain, bleeding, trouble swallowing, or other signs of injury after eating), seek medical help right away. Foreign objects can cause internal cuts or obstruction and deserve prompt attention. (Yahoo)
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Contact Costco or the product’s manufacturer if you want more details: the official recall page and many news outlets list customer service numbers and more complete lot-by-lot lists. (Costco)
5. How recalls like this happen (simple explanation)
Food recalls for foreign objects usually begin when:
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A consumer or employee finds something wrong and reports it, or
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The manufacturer’s quality checks discover contamination.
Suppliers may trace the issue to a specific batch of ingredients (in this case, the dressing). When a supplier identifies possible contamination, retailers and regulators work together to notify customers and remove the affected product from store shelves. The goal is to quickly limit risk and give clear instructions for returns and refunds. (Azat TV)
6. Other recent Costco recalls (context)
Costco has issued several recalls in the past year on a variety of products — from Kirkland Signature Prosecco bottles (laceration hazard) to mislabeled chocolates and other deli or snack items — so this deli-dressing recall sits among a handful of product notices the retailer has posted. It’s a reminder to check Costco’s official Product Recalls page or trusted news outlets when you hear about a recall. (Costco)
7. Tips to protect yourself in future
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Keep receipts or note item numbers and packaging dates for refrigerated/prepared foods.
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Store prepared foods in clear, labeled containers and check before eating.
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Subscribe to store recall alerts if you frequently buy ready-to-eat items.
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Follow official channels: Costco’s recall page and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (or your country’s food safety authority) are the primary sources for accurate, up-to-date recall details.
8. Final words — quick checklist
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Did you buy a Caesar Salad or Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad from Costco between mid-October and early November 2025? → Check the package and item number now. (The Street)
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Do not eat it if it matches the recalled lot. → Return it to Costco for a refund. (Costco)
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If you feel unwell after eating it, seek medical help immediately. (Yahoo)
Sources and where I pulled facts from
Key reporting and the retailer’s notice informed this post: Costco’s official recall page; Yahoo/Finance coverage of the expanded recall; Allrecipes/food reporting; Fox local news; and other national outlets that covered the deli item recall. For full lot numbers, store lists, and return instructions, check Costco’s official recalls page (linked in news reports). (Costco)