Costco, known for its bulk sales, offers fewer products than typical retailers—around 4,000 compared to 30,000. This limited selection is key to keeping prices down. A significant incident occurred in June 1998 when Costco recalled 172,000 pounds of frozen ground beef due to E. coli contamination. This marked the chain's first recall of its own products following a reported illness linked to the meat. Despite the tests finding no widespread contamination, Costco provided full refunds, underscoring its commitment to consumer safety.
In June 1998, Costco issued a recall for 172,000 pounds of frozen ground beef products due to E. coli contamination concerns, marking its first recall of an own product.
The USDA found traces of E. coli in a batch of beef linked to a reported illness, prompting Costco to offer full refunds for all returns.
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