Costco vitamins recalled




If you've recently purchased any vitamins from Costco, you may want to check the label. The store has recalled several brands of vitamins due to concerns about contamination. Read on for the details and what to do if you have any of the affected products.

What vitamins are affected?


The following brands of vitamins have been recalled by Costco:

  • Kirkland Signature Vitamin C 500 mg tablets
  • Kirkland Signature Vitamin D3 1000 IU softgels
  • Kirkland Signature Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000 mg softgels
  • Nature Made Vitamin D3 1000 IU softgels
  • Nature Made Vitamin C 500 mg tablets

What's the problem?


The vitamins have been recalled due to concerns about contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What should you do if you have any of the affected products?


If you have any of the affected products, you should stop taking them and return them to Costco for a full refund. You can also contact the manufacturer of the vitamins for more information.

What is Costco doing about it?


Costco is working with the manufacturers of the vitamins to investigate the contamination. The store has also removed all of the affected products from its shelves.

What can you do to protect yourself from Salmonella?


You can protect yourself from Salmonella by following these simple steps:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
  • Cook food to the proper temperature to kill any bacteria.
  • Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods.
  • Refrigerate perishable foods promptly.

More information


For more information about the Salmonella recall, you can visit the Costco website or contact the manufacturer of the vitamins.