Costco Recalls Kirkland Signature Prosecco Over Shattering Risk

Wholesale retailer warns unopened bottles may spontaneously shatter, posing injury hazard.

Lead Costco has issued a nationwide recall of its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene after determining that certain unopened bottles sold between April 25 and August 26, 2025, risk shattering without warning.

Nut Graf The recall affects bottles bearing item number 1879870 sold at warehouses in 13 Midwestern and Plains states. Costco urges customers to safely dispose of the sparkling wine and obtain refunds by presenting recall notices at any location.

Key Details

• Affected product: Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, 750 mL, item #1879870
• Purchase window: April 25-August 26, 2025
• At-risk states: Iowa; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; North Dakota; Nebraska; Ohio; South Dakota; Wisconsin; and Kansas

Recommended Actions

• Do not open or handle the bottles.
• Wrap each unopened bottle in paper towels and enclose it in a plastic bag.
• Dispose of bags in household trash to avoid injury from shattered glass.
• Bring the recall notification email or letter to any Costco warehouse for a full purchase refund - no bottle return required.

Background and Scope Costco notified members of the hazard via email on September 12 and posted details on its website. The company emphasized that bottles may break “even when not handled or in use,” marking the second recall this month following a labeling error in its Rolling Pin Dubai chocolate line.

Consumer Support Questions regarding the recall can be directed to Ethica Wines (importer for Kirkland wines) at [email protected] or by calling 786-810-7132, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET.