Costco Wholesale Corp. (Costco)
Updated Jul 26, 2026
Costco Kirkland Chicken Salmonella Lawsuit
The Costco case alleges Kirkland chicken was sold despite a link to Salmonella contamination. No settlement or claim process exists yet.
Key facts
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Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- 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.
