While no fatalities have been reported, the recall comes amid a growing list of product safety alerts in the United States. The incident adds pressure on retailers and importers to strengthen preventive measures, particularly when physical injury is a potential outcome.
Prosecco Sold in 12 States under Recall Following Consumer Injury Reports
Federal regulators have recalled approximately 941,400 bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG due to a risk that the bottles may break or shatter, even when unopened. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the defect presents a potential “laceration hazard” to consumers handling the product.
The recall, announced on 6 November 2025, follows a prior alert issued by Costco in September 2025, where the retailer acknowledged reports of “exploding” bottles. The affected wine, produced by F&F Fine Wines International Inc., operating as Ethica Wines, was sold between April and August 2025 for approximately $8 per bottle.
The bottles were distributed across Costco warehouse locations in 12 U.S. states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, as well as through the retailer’s online platform.
The recall notice identifies the affected product by UPC 196633883742 and Costco item number 1879870. The prosecco is packaged in green glass bottles with a distinctive purple foil label. To date, at least 10 shattering incidents have been confirmed, including one case involving a laceration injury.
Kirkland Brand Impacted, Consumer Guidance Issued amid Growing Recalls
The recall places the spotlight on Costco’s Kirkland Signature, a private label introduced in 1995 that spans across a broad array of consumer categories, from food and drink to household goods. The Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is part of the brand’s expanding wine portfolio, often marketed as affordable yet premium in quality.
The CPSC decision to elevate the issue from a retailer warning to a formal federal recall underscores the seriousness of the risk. While the number of reported injuries remains low, the agency emphasises that the spontaneous nature of the bottle breakages presents a significant safety concern.
Ethica Wines, for its part, has not issued a public statement beyond the recall instructions, and no additional injuries beyond the one laceration have been reported at this time. This Prosecco incident adds to a string of recent product recalls across the United States, including a Listeria-related recall of smoked mozzarella pasta salad in 24 states and a separate alert concerning 90,000 chainsaws sold at Home Depot, recalled for faulty brakes.
For customers in possession of affected bottles, the recommended action is to dispose of them safely and contact Ethica Wines via email ([email protected]) or phone (786-810-7132) between 8am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday. While the recall only impacts a specific batch of Kirkland-branded Prosecco, the case serves as a reminder of the need for vigilant quality control, particularly when consumer safety may be at risk.
