Costco has recently issued a recall for bottles of its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, citing serious safety concerns. If you’ve bought this sparkling wine in certain states between April and August 2025, you’ll want to read this.
What’s the Problem
- The issue: unopened bottles of this prosecco may shatter spontaneously, even when they are not handled or in use. Prevention+2Business Insider+2
- This poses a risk of injury from flying glass and related accidents. EatingWell+2The Economic Times+2
Which Product & When It Was Sold
- Product: Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, item number 1879870. ABC News+2Business Insider+2
- Sale period: April 25 → August 26, 2025. ABC News+2Health+2
- Where: Costco stores in these 12 U.S. states:
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Bfldr+2Prevention+2
What to Do If You Own One of the Affected Bottles
- Do NOT open the bottle. Even unopened, there is a risk. ABC News+1
- Dispose safely:
- Wrap the bottle in paper towels (or similar protective material).
- Place it inside a plastic bag.
- Then throw it in the garbage. This reduces risk from shattered glass. Allrecipes+2The Economic Times+2
- Don’t return the bottle to Costco. They specifically ask not to return the product to the warehouse. ABC News+2Real Simple+2
- Get a refund: If you received the recall letter that Costco mailed to affected members, bring it to your closest Costco store to receive a full refund. Bfldr+2Business Insider+2
Contact & More Information
- Questions? Reach out to Ethica Wines, the distributor, at:
- Email: customercare@ethicawines.com Bfldr+1
- Phone: (786) 810-7132, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST Bfldr+1
What We Don’t Yet Know
- Costco has not released how many bottles are affected. Business Insider+2ProCapitas+2
- No confirmed reports of injuries due to a bottle actually shattering have been officially documented in the recall notice at this time. VinePair+2ProCapitas+2
Why This Matters
- Glass bottles shattering can cause serious lacerations, and unexpected pressure build-up in sparkling wine can make even unopened bottles dangerous.
- The safety instructions aim to avoid harm—not only to the person who owns the bottle but to anyone nearby.
