In 2015, Costco faced significant challenges with its prepared foods, notably the rotisserie chicken salad, which was linked to an E. coli outbreak affecting 19 individuals in several states. Five people were hospitalized, and one ingredient, a diced celery and onion mix, was suspected of contamination, leading to a nationwide recall. Additionally, other salad recalls occurred in Canada, including a Roasted Chicken Salad for listeria fears, highlighting a tumultuous year for food safety at Costco.
In October and November 2015, 19 people got infected with a special strain of E. coli traced back to Costco's rotisserie chicken salad, leading to five hospitalizations.
Costco recalled the rotisserie chicken salad nationwide as it worked closely with authorities to identify the source of the E. coli outbreak.
The diced celery and onion mix was indicated in tests as a potential source of contamination, leading to a recall of the ingredient by its supplier, Taylor Farms Pacific.
2015 was a challenging year for Costco's salads, with multiple recalls including the Roasted Chicken Salad, which was recalled in Canada for listeria contamination.
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