Costco Chicken Salad Recall: Salmonella Risk from August 26-September 2 Products
FSIS recalls Costco rotisserie chicken salad sold August 26-September 2, 2016 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not eat or dispose of affected products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with a chicken salad product sold from Costco Store #1190, in Lynwood, Wash
What happened, in plain English
Costco recalled rotisserie chicken salad products sold at their Lynwood store from August 26 to September 2, 2016, because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall matters because eating the product could cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275158-costco-chicken-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-from-august-26-september.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275158-costco-chicken-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-from-august-26-september · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #pha-100916
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“Costco Chicken Salad Recall: Salmonella Risk from August 26-September 2 Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275158-costco-chicken-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-from-august-26-september. Based on USDA FSIS recall #pha-100916 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-chicken-product-due-possible-salmonella).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning when contaminated in chicken salad. The specific strain linked to this recall (Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-) may have been present in products sold at Costco's Lynwood store during the specified dates. Symptoms typically appear 12-72 hours after consumption and can last 4-7 days, with severe cases requiring hospitalization.
Who’s affected
People who bought Costco rotisserie chicken salad at Store #1190 in Lynwood, Washington on August 26, August 31, or September 2, 2016. Those most at risk include older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems who could develop severe illness from Salmonella.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you purchased Costco Rotisserie Chicken Salad at Store #1190 in Lynwood, Washington between August 26 and September 2, 2016. The product may be frozen in your freezer.
- Brand
Costco- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not consume the recalled chicken salad purchased on August 26, August 31, or September 2, 2016 from Costco Store #1190 in Lynwood, Washington.
Discard or Return Product
Throw away or return the affected product to the place of purchase to prevent potential illness.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product on August 26, August 31 and September 2, 2016 are urged not to consume it.
Where it went
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Washington.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Washington”
States: Washington.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
While Salmonella can cause severe illness in vulnerable individuals, the recall does not indicate a risk of death or serious injury in normal use. The hazard is foodborne illness, not physical harm like a fall or fire.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #pha-100916 (October 9, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.