Costco Recalls Popular Kirkland Product, 'Do Not Return Item To Stores'

Major recall alert: According to correspondence sent to select Costco members (via the website), customers who've recently purchased Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene must take note. The chain warns that some unopened bottles of this product (which we highlighted as one of the most underrated Costco holiday drinks) are prone to breaking and should be disposed of carefully to avoid serious injury. This items could shatter whether you handle them or not, so Costco recommends covering each bottle in a soft material (such as paper towels), putting it in a sturdy plastic bag, and disposing of that bag in a larger garbage bag. Do not return affected bottles to your local store, as this may exacerbate the risk of injury.

States affected by the recall include Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, entucky, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and Minnesota. Recalled bottles will feature an item number of 1879870 and would have been purchased between April 25 and April 26, 2025. Costco members can secure a refund for the faulty wine by taking the recall letter they received to a local store. You're also encouraged to contact Ethica Wines (the company responsible for importing the product) by calling 786-810-7132 or via customercare@ethicawines.com if you have additional questions.

Costco has experienced major food recalls in the past, which have involved dangerous hepatitis A outbreaks, foreign object contamination, and other problems. Regarding this recent recall, the chain has not disclosed whether any customers have been injured by dysfunctional Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene bottles. It's also not fully clear what happened to make them vulnerable to shattering.

Bottles of champagne and other sparkling wine can explode due to temperature, though factors like improper corking and jostling can also play a role. It's also worth noting that wine bottles can sometimes spontaneously explode due to ongoing fermentation, which increases pressure within the bottle. Wine may continue to ferment even after bottling. The accumulation of pressure can cause the bottle to break even when unattended. It's likely we won't know the real explanation unless the warehouse retail chain provides more information. At this point, Costco members must proceed cautiously with any potentially defective bottles and contact the store to learn more if questions arise.