Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco Over Shattering Risk

Sparkling Wine, Sudden Danger

Costco has issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene after safety concerns emerged: unopened bottles may spontaneously shatter, even if they are not being handled.

What Is Recalled

Detail	Info
Product	Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene
Item Number	1879870
Date Range Sold	April 25 – August 26, 2025
Where	Costco warehouses in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

What’s the Risk

• Glass bottles may shatter without warning, even when the bottle is unopened and not being moved or handled.

• Broken glass could cause cuts or injuries if the bottle bursts unexpectedly.

What Costco & the Importer Are Doing

• Costco has begun notifying affected customers via letter about the recall.

• Full refunds are available for customers who present the recall notice letter at their nearest Costco.

• Ethica Wines, the Miami-based importer, is the listed contact: customercare@ethicawines.com, phone (786) 810-7132.

  
  

What You Should Do If You Have the Product

1. Don’t open the bottle.

2. Don’t return the bottle to Costco. Instead: wrap it in paper towels, seal in a bag, and place it in the trash.

3. Get a refund: Bring your recall notice letter to Costco.

   
   

A Personal Note from Bubbles Don’t Count

At Bubbles Don’t Count, we’ve always had a soft spot for Kirkland Signature Prosecco. In fact, it was one of the first bottles that helped inspire the Bubbles Don’t Count brand.

Its approachable price point, consistent quality, and easy-drinking style made it the kind of bottle you could open on a Tuesday night without guilt — embodying the very idea that “bubbles don’t count.”

Many of our earliest celebrations, brainstorming sessions, and sparkling conversations took place with a chilled bottle of Kirkland Prosecco nearby. It wasn’t just a drink — it became part of our brand’s DNA, representing the joy of everyday indulgence and the belief that sparkling wine isn’t just for weddings or milestones, but for the little moments too.

That’s why this recall hits close to home. While the safety issue is serious and the precautions necessary, we want to emphasize: Kirkland Prosecco has played an important role in making sparkling wine more accessible, more fun, and more a part of daily life. For that, we’ll always raise a (safe) glass in its honor.

A Note for Canadian Consumers

Although Canada is not included in this recall, we encourage Canadian Costco members to take an extra moment to check their bottles.

If you have a Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene and the item number matches 1879870, it’s best to treat it with caution and follow the same disposal and refund precautions. Better safe than sorry when it comes to glass hazards.

Broader Implications

• Glass packaging & pressure: Sparkling wines are inherently pressurized; defective glass only compounds the risk.

• Consumer trust in private labels: Kirkland’s reputation for quality and value makes transparency and safety all the more important.

• Everyday bubbles matter: Recalls remind us that safety and celebration go hand in hand.

  
  

Closing Thoughts

If you have Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene purchased between April 25 and August 26, 2025, and especially if the label reads item 1879870, please check your bottles. Safety first: don’t open, dispose carefully, and claim your refund.

And while this recall is unsettling, at Bubbles Don’t Count we’ll always remember Kirkland Prosecco as part of our story — a sparkling staple that proved everyday bubbles should be embraced, not saved for rare occasions.