The Controversial Costco Beef Recall That Led To 172,000 Pounds Of Product Disposal - Chowhound

Tim Boyle/Getty Images Food recalls have become increasingly more common in recent years, with an 8% increase in recalls between 2023 and 2024 (via U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund). But even when considering some from years earlier, there are a handful of recalls that still haunt wholesale store Costco. Back in 1998, Costco made headlines when it was forced to recall 172,000 pounds of meat from…