Costco Wholesale Corp. (Costco)
Costco Kirkland Chicken Salmonella Lawsuit: Are You Affected?
A proposed nationwide class action claims Costco knowingly sold Kirkland Signature rotisserie and raw chicken tainted with Salmonella from its Nebraska supplier. Buyers since January 1, 2019 may be part of the proposed class, though no settlement has been reached.
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Plain-language overview
Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You purchased one or more Kirkland Signature branded rotisserie chicken or raw chicken products.
- Your purchases occurred during the period from January 1, 2019 to the present
Case overview
What this settlement is about
This is a proposed class action lawsuit, not a finalized settlement. Plaintiff Lisa Taylor alleges that Costco's dedicated poultry supplier, Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont, Nebraska, has been plagued by ongoing Salmonella contamination at the facility that produces Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens and raw chicken products. The complaint cites USDA inspection records showing the plant received the lowest food safety rating, Category 3, in about 92% of reporting periods since 2019, and claims it failed every monthly Salmonella test from late 2023 through mid-2025.
The lawsuit alleges Costco kept marketing these chicken products as safe and wholesome even as it allegedly prioritized keeping the $4.99 price point over addressing the contamination issues, allegedly violating consumer protection laws and breaching implied warranties. The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief along with compensatory, treble, and restitution damages on behalf of a proposed nationwide class of purchasers from January 1, 2019 to the present.
