Popular Costco bakery item recalled for 'life-threatening' allergen risk

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Costco has issued a recall on packages of its Traditional Madeleines sold at select stores in several states after discovering the products may contain an undeclared allergen, posing a severe risk to people with allergies. 

The company issued the recall on its website on April 7, sending a notice to members who had purchased products.

Costco Traditional Madeleines recalled

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The company issued the recall because the treats contained tree nuts (Hazelnut/Filbert) and soy, but did not list the ingredient on the packages.

 The item # 2000012Traditional Madeleines were sold at select Costco stores. (Credit: Costco)

"Our records indicate that you or one of your add on members may have purchased item # 2000012 Traditional Madeleines, which was inadvertently packaged with Madeleines filled with Chocolate Hazelnut," the notice said. 

The company issued the recall on its website on April 7. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

People with a hazelnut, filbert or soy allergy or severe sensitivity "risk a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product."

The affected products were distributed between March 30, 2026 and April 6, 2026 at the following Costco warehouses: 

• Missoula, Montana
• Burlington, Washington
• East Peoria, Illinois
• Bellevue, Wisconsin
• Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
• Chico, California
• Thornton, Colorado
• Gilroy, California
• Bayamon, Puerto Rico
• Pembroke Pines, Florida
• Fairfax, Virginia

Do not consume recalled products if allergic

What's next:

The retailer said if consumers are allergic to Hazelnuts/Filberts or soy, they should not consume this product. 

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They said consumers can return the recalled product to Costco for a full refund.