Costco Wholesale UK has issued an urgent product recall for its popular Kirkland Signature Prosecco after discovering a potentially dangerous defect that could cause glass bottles to shatter unexpectedly.
The retail giant announced the immediate withdrawal of the 187ml bottles following reports that some containers might break, creating a serious risk of injury from sharp glass fragments and spilled liquid.
Specific Batch Identification
The recall specifically affects Kirkland Signature Prosecco Doc Treviso Brut with the batch code L3254N1 and a best before date of 31/07/2025. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed these details to help consumers identify the affected product.
Official Safety Instructions
Costco has advised all customers who have purchased this particular batch to take immediate action:
- Do not open or consume the product under any circumstances
- Return the product to your nearest Costco warehouse for a full refund
- No receipt is required to process the return and refund
The company emphasised that customer safety remains their highest priority and apologised for any inconvenience caused by this necessary precautionary measure.
Understanding the Risk
While the exact nature of the glass defect hasn't been specified, bottle shattering incidents can occur due to various manufacturing issues including:
- Micro-fractures in the glass structure
- Imperfections in the bottle moulding process
- Thermal stress during production or storage
Such defects can lead to spontaneous breakage, potentially causing injury from glass shards and creating hazardous spillage situations.
Consumer Response and Next Steps
Shoppers who have purchased the affected Prosecco are urged to exercise caution when handling the product and to return it promptly. Costco has established streamlined return procedures to ensure customer convenience and safety.
The Food Standards Agency continues to monitor the situation and advises consumers to check their purchases against the identified batch code and best before date.
