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Organic Eggs Sold at Costco Are Recalled
FDA Raises Alert Level
on Costco Egg Recall
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Dec 24, 2024 2:59 PM CST

FDA Raises Alert Level on Costco Egg Recall

Class 1 warning means there's a strong possibility of 'serious adverse health consequences or death'

(Newser) - The Food and Drug Administration has raised its alert level on a recall of organic eggs sold at Costco to its highest level. In an updated recall notice , the alert is listed as a Class 1, meaning there is a "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to,...

Costco Recalls Multiple Products Over Listeria Concerns

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, 2 chicken meals have been pulled

(Newser) - Costco has issued a series of recalls related to some of its fish and meat products. First up, the retail giant has informed customers it's pulling back its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, over fears it could contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which could lead to listeria contamination. According to the...

New Sam's Club Model Ditches Checkout Lines

Differentiating itself from Costco, the superstore is leaning into tech that mirrors online shopping

(Newser) - Sam's Club is testing out a checkout-free future, leaning into its Scan & Go app that allows customers a brick-and-mortar shopping experience, sans the lines. CNBC reports that the member's club is reopening a store in Dallas that will allow customers to shop in a show-room like space,...

Costco's Gold Was a Hit. Now It's Selling Another Metal

The platinum bars reportedly cost almost $1.1K

(Newser) - Costco's gold bars are a popular product , and now the retailer, which also sells silver coins , has added platinum to the lineup. One-ounce platinum coins and platinum bars are only sold online and only to members, and they cost $1,089.99 on Costco's website, Quartz reports. (If...

The Strange Pull of Costco
The Strange Pull of Costco
Aug 25, 2024 9:28 AM CDT

The Strange Pull of Costco

The New York Times explores what makes up the superstore's special sauce for consumers

(Newser) - While most Americans know what the inside of a Costco looks like, the company still holds a bit of mystique. With no media relations office and execs who tend to avoid press, the inner workings of the superstore are tucked firmly behind the curtain as it sails on its reputation...

Costco Is Cracking Down on Card Sharing
Costco: No More
Sharing Your Card
Aug 8, 2024 11:12 AM CDT

Costco: No More Sharing Your Card

Warehouse club to make people scan membership cards before entering, to cut down on card sharing

(Newser) - Costco is sick of memberships being shared around. And like Netflix , it's taking action. Soon, Costco members will be required to scan their membership cards before entering all stores, while guests will only be permitted inside with a valid member, Axios reports. "If someone tries to enter a...

Costco Sells Doomsday Bucket With Food Good for 25 Years

Retailer suggests shopping ahead for times of crisis

(Newser) - Those worried about going hungry during a societal crisis anytime in the next 25 years can take a step toward security for $79.99—assuming they're Costco members. The warehouse club has begun selling the Readywise Emergency Food Bucket to US customers. It's a collection of 150 food...

Costco Raising Fees for First Time in 7 Years

Basic membership going from $60 to $65 annually

(Newser) - Costco bargain hunters are going to have to pay an additional $5 to $10 annually as the popular warehouse chain prepares to raise its membership fees for the first time in seven years. The company disclosed the forthcoming 8% increase in the fee as part of a monthly sales report...

Costco Is Selling a Surprising Amount of Gold

Analyst estimates up to $200M per month in sales of gold bars

(Newser) - Costco is turning into a serious gold merchant. A Wells Fargo analyst estimates the chain is pulling in $100 million to $200 million per month in sales of one-ounce gold bars, reports USA Today . Costco began selling the bars last year , and they quickly became hot-ticket items. Given that Costco...

Costco Jumps on the Weight-Loss Bandwagon

Warehouse retailer now offers 3-month program that could include meds like Ozempic

(Newser) - Those long lines for $1.50 hot dog meals may be shrinking , but Costco could soon see a queue starting for its newest service: weight-loss management. CBS News reports that the warehouse retailer has teamed up with health care marketplace Sesame to offer Costco members access to a program that...

That Costco Hot Dog Might Cost You a Membership Fee

It appears the warehouse retailer may be cracking down on nonmembers using its food court

(Newser) - If popping over to your local Costco for a $1.50 hot dog and soda combo or $1.99 pizza slice is part of your affordable-lunch routine, you may need a membership soon for that. "There are some signs—literally—the laxity is coming to an end," USA ...

US Food Chain Rides Heavily on Backs of Prison Labor
US Food Chain Rides Heavily
on Backs of Prison Labor
INVESTIGATION
Jan 29, 2024 1:17 PM CST

US Food Chain Rides Heavily on Backs of Prison Labor

Major companies are making bank off forced labor: AP

(Newser) - In a sweeping two-year investigation, the AP found that goods linked to the forced labor of US prisoners wind up in the supply chains of a dizzying array of products, from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola beverages. They're on the...

People Wait Years for This Wine Sold at Costco

There's a (very) limited supply now of Screaming Eagle's cab sav, but be prepared to pay thousands

(Newser) - A hint of something special at Costco arrived earlier this month on Reddit , when one user posted a picture of a row of wine bottles, one with an eye-popping price tag of $3,699.99. "Had to make sure I was seeing correctly," the person wrote in the...

Pick Up Some Gold Bars ... at Costco
Costco's Newest
Product Keeps
Selling Out in
Just 'Hours'
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Oct 1, 2023 10:50 AM CDT

Costco's Newest Product Keeps Selling Out in Just 'Hours'

Warehouse retail chain is limiting its 1-ounce gold bars to 2 per customer

(Newser) - Gold bars don't just (allegedly) exist in the homes of US senators —now regular folks can pick some up at Costco. Per CBS News , the warehouse retailer is selling a 1-ounce PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bar and a 1-ounce bar from South Africa's Rand Refinery , both...

Costco Announces Crackdown on Card Sharing

Shoppers at self-checkout will now be asked to prove they're members

(Newser) - If you've been borrowing your pal's Costco membership card every time you need to save a few bucks on a vacuum, massive box of Cheez-Its, or a stand-up paddleboard, watch out: The warehouse club says it's time for a crackdown. Since expanding its use of self-checkout lanes,...

Costco: Cost of Membership Is Definitely Going Up

'It's a question of when, not if,' CFO says

(Newser) - Americans are struggling with some of the worst inflation in decades and Costco members are not immune. Richard Galanti, the company's chief financial officer, confirmed last week that the cost of membership is going to go up, though he didn't say when, USA Today reports. Galanti told investors...

Food Samples to Return to Costco, Under New Rules

Chain also is changing its food courts and their menus

(Newser) - After 14 months of having to pay for what they eat, Costco shoppers soon will be able to grab free samples again. The sampling will be phased in and operate under new rules, like much of life emerging from coronavirus restrictions. The food will be prepared in smaller batches than...

Ravens Are Robbing Costco Shoppers
Ravens Are Robbing
Costco Shoppers
Mar 27, 2021 1:30 PM CDT

Ravens Are Robbing Costco Shoppers

' They know what they’re doing'

(Newser) - Some Alaska Costco shoppers said they've had their groceries stolen by ravens in the store parking lot, the AP reports. Matt Lewallen said he was packing his groceries into his car in the parking lot of an Anchorage Costco when ravens swooped in to steal a short rib from...

There's a New Retail 'Crisis' Affecting Costco
There's a New Retail
'Crisis' Affecting Costco
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Mar 14, 2021 2:50 PM CDT

There's a New Retail 'Crisis' Affecting Costco

Imports delayed over apparent lack of shipping containers

(Newser) - There's a reason your local Costco may look barer than usual. Delays at ports are affecting supplies of imported goods, and imported cheeses in particular, USA Today reports. During an earnings call last week, CFO Richard Galanti explained Costco was seeing limited supplies of cheese, seafood, olive oil, furniture,...

Costco Goes Biden $1 Better
Costco Goes
Biden $1 Better
Feb 25, 2021 6:04 PM CST

Costco Goes Biden $1 Better

Chain says raising pay is good business

(Newser) - Unaffected by whether an increase in the federal minimum wage ends up in the final coronavirus relief package or not—after making its starting pay $15 an hour in 2019— Costco has announced another increase. Starting next week, new employees will be paid $16 an hour, NPR reports. "I...

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