Safety Concerns Trigger A Recall Of Nearly 1 Million Bottles Of This Costco Kirkland Alcohol - Tasting Table

"While the phrase "popping bottles" is associated with champagne or prosecco, no one wants their bottle of bubbly to explode before they actually pop the cork. Unfortunately, that's exactly what's happening with Costco's Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco. On November 6, 2025, the company issued a recall of nearly one million units of the wine, as the bottles are at a high risk of spontaneously breaking or shattering."

"Costco initially addressed the bottle-breaking issue in September, when it issued its first safety warning about Kirkland Prosecco. The bottles can shatter even when left unopened and unhandled, making them particularly hazardous. According to the latest recall notice, around 941,400 bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG are affected, and the packaging issue has resulted in one reported injury as of this writing. Costco advises customers to dispose of the alcohol and contact the product importer, Ethica Wines, for help with getting a refund."

A recall on November 6, 2025 covered about 941,400 bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG due to a high risk of spontaneous bottle breakage or shattering. Bottles can shatter even when unopened and unhandled, creating a hazard that has caused one reported injury. The recalled bottles were sold at Costco stores from April through August 2025 in twelve Midwestern and nearby states. The affected UPC is 196633883742 and Costco Item Number is 1879870. Consumers should dispose of the wine (do not return bottles to stores) and contact Ethica Wines at 786-810-7132 or [e-mail] for a full refund.

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