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Once you start paying attention to news shared by the FDA or USDA, you realize that food recalls happen about once a week.

Some are more serious than others.

For example, Costco recently issued a recall on its bestselling Kirkland Signature Prosecco because bottles were exploding, posing a danger to consumers.

The popular sparkling wine was sold across 12 states, and while no injuries have been reported yet, the risk is significant, since thousands of consumers likely still have the bottles in their homes.

The latest recall to affect Costco is not a Kirkland-labeled product. Instead, it’s from one of the most familiar brands in the U.S.: Foster Farms.

Costco has issued recalls for popular food and beverage products.

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Massive Foster Farms corn dog products are the latest recall to hit Costco

In its latest food-safety incident, on October 7, 2025, Costco published a recall notice on its website, recalling products made by Foster Farms. Nearly four million pounds of frozen chicken corn dogs (also sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club) are being recalled because some batches may contain dangerous wooden fragments embedded in the batter.

There are 16 different varieties of corn dogs affected by this recall, according to the FDA announcement, including:

Foster Farms Corn Dogs
Foster Farms Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter
Foster Farms Gluten Free Corn Dogs
Foster Farms Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter
Foster Farms Jumbo Corn Dogs Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter
Foster Farms Corn Dogs Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter

This “Class I” recall — the most serious designation — covers products produced between July 30, 2024, and August 4, 2025, and distributed nationwide.

Identifying details include establishment number “P-6137B” marked on packaging. Consumers are being warned that ingestion could lead to “serious adverse health consequences.”

Product: Over 3.8 million pounds of Foster Farms chicken corn dogs in multiple packaging formats.
Risk: Potential wooden pieces in batter could cause choking or other injury.
What to do: Do not consume the product, even if it looks normal. Dispose of the product or return it for a refund. Contact Foster Farms for questions at 1-800-338-8051 or by email at [email protected].

Costco’s September Kirkland prosecco recall: what happened

The Foster Farms recall is the second significant recall from Costco in the last month. Costco recalled its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene in September 2025 after reports that unopened bottles could shatter without warning, even when untouched.

The recall affects bottles sold between April 25 and August 26, 2025, in at least 12 Midwest states.

Customers should not open, return, or handle the bottles. Instead, they should dispose of them by carefully wrapping them in paper towels and plastic before discarding them, as shards could cause injury or damage.

Product: Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, 750ml, item #1879870, purple label.
Risk: Bottles may shatter spontaneously.
States affected: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Warning: Do not return the prosecco to the store. Instead, follow the disposal instructions above, and bring the recall letter for a refund.

Why food recalls matter and how they affect consumer trust

Both of these high-profile recalls cast a spotlight on food safety challenges affecting giant retailers and trusted brands, as both incidents involve hazards that could cause immediate, serious harm.

Costco’s nationwide recall outreach illustrates the company’s attempts to protect consumers and its reputation.

Recalls are expensive, costing companies an average of $10 million per incident, but the costs go beyond the bottom line:

Food safety scandals can rapidly erode consumer loyalty, especially when trusted private-label or staple brands are affected.
Recalls of this scale prompt regulatory scrutiny, legal risk, and costly logistics for companies.
Members and shoppers are reminded to promptly check recall notices and heed disposal or refund guidance to minimize harm.

What shoppers should do next

Review your pantry and fridge for affected Costco Prosecco and Foster Farms corn dogs.
Dispose of impacted items safely — do not open prosecco bottles, and do not eat recalled Foster Farms products. Check labels for recalled items.
Contact Costco or Foster Farms for refunds or further safety instructions.