The Costco health alert involving Red’s All Natural Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burritos is putting another freezer staple under scrutiny. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the product may contain egg even though egg does not appear on the package’s allergen statement. The agency issued the alert on July 29 after learning that a different type of burrito had been placed inside packaging intended for the steak variety.
The affected product comes in three-pound, two-ounce cartons containing 10 individually wrapped burritos. FSIS said the cartons were produced on June 19, 2026, and were “shipped to Costco distribution locations in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.” Consumers should look for establishment number EST. 46069 inside the USDA inspection mark on the individual wrappers.
The affected carton codes are L1 SD6170 1503, L1 SD6170 1535, L1 SD6170 1606, L1 SD6170 1639, L1 SD6170 1717, L1 SD6170 1750, L1 SD6170 1831, L1 SD6170 1908, L1 SD6170 1954, L1 SD6170 2031, L1 SD6170 2108 and L1 SD6170 2130. Those codes appear on the side of the outer package, according to the federal alert.
This alert began with a consumer noticing that the product inside a Red’s steak burrito carton was not the item described on the label. The unidentified burrito contained egg, and the consumer reported the labeling problem to the manufacturer. Red’s then notified FSIS.
That distinction matters because the regular steak burrito label declares milk and wheat, but not egg. Someone relying on the printed allergen information could eat the incorrectly packaged product without knowing what is actually inside.
“FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to egg products are aware that this product should not be consumed,” the agency said. FSIS also said it was “concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers,” even though the affected cartons are no longer available for purchase.
A recall was not requested because the products had already left store shelves. That does not mean shoppers should ignore the warning. The agency instructed consumers not to eat the affected burritos and advised them to either throw the product away or return it to the store where it was purchased.
“There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider,” FSIS said.
A separate notice sent to Costco members by Red’s All Natural identifies the product as Costco item number 1375342. The company said affected members may have purchased it between June 23 and July 28. Red’s identified lot code SD6170 with a best if used by date of December 20, 2027, and said the issue was limited to the Midwest region. The company also said corrective steps had been implemented.
The latest incident follows another labeling failure involving Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce and Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli. In May, FSIS warned Costco shoppers that packages labeled as beef and burrata ravioli could actually contain shrimp ravioli in lobster sauce. Shrimp and lobster were not declared on the label.
That alert covered 32-ounce bags with use-by dates ranging from May 14 through June 25, 2026. The products were sent to Costco stores in Maryland and New Jersey. FSIS said the manufacturer received two consumer complaints, but no confirmed adverse reactions were reported. As with the Red’s burritos, a recall was not requested because the ravioli was no longer available for sale.
Costco shoppers also faced a nationwide frozen food recall involving Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Champion Foods recalled certain single packs and two packs in May because a seasoning blend contained milk powder linked to a potential Salmonella contamination concern. The company said routine testing of the seasoning batches was negative and that no illnesses or injuries had been reported, but it initiated the recall as a precaution.
Earlier in March, Costco recalled its service deli meatloaf with mashed Yukon potatoes and glaze after an ingredient supplier raised a possible Salmonella contamination concern. The notice covered select sell-by dates from March 5 through March 16 and included warehouses in more than two dozen states and territories. Costco reported no related illnesses or injuries.
These notices do not appear to involve one connected outbreak. Instead, they show how packaging mistakes and supplier concerns can create separate risks long after bulk groceries have been placed in home freezers. For this Costco health alert, checking the product name, inspection number, lot code, and date is the safest move before the next burrito hits the microwave.
