**Costco Butter Recalled: Check Your Fridge Now**

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Costco Butter Recalled: Check Your Fridge Now!

Important: Costco has issued a recall for certain batches of its Kirkland Signature Salted Butter due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. If you have purchased this butter, please check your fridge immediately and discard any affected packages.

What Butter is Affected?

The recall affects Kirkland Signature Salted Butter, sold in 1-pound packages with a "Best By" date of December 27, 2023. The UPC code for the affected product is 078742101709.

Important Note: This recall is limited to the specific "Best By" date and UPC code listed above. Butter with other "Best By" dates is not affected.

Why is the Butter Recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

In rare cases, listeriosis can be fatal.

What Should You Do?

1. Check your refrigerator. If you have any Kirkland Signature Salted Butter with the "Best By" date of December 27, 2023 and UPC code 078742101709, do not consume it.
2. Discard the butter immediately. Do not return it to Costco.
3. Contact Costco. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Costco customer service at (800) 775-2678.
4. Monitor your health. If you have consumed the affected butter and develop any symptoms of listeriosis, seek medical attention immediately.

Stay Informed and Safe

Food recalls are an important part of ensuring food safety. By following these steps and staying informed, you can protect yourself and your family from potential harm.

Always remember to check for product recalls and to be aware of food safety guidelines.

Further Information:

• Costco Recall Notice: [Link to official Costco website]
• CDC Listeriosis Information: [Link to official CDC website]

Stay Safe!