Costco Wholesale has issued a nationwide recall of its Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel (item number 1181272), after discovering that some packages contained chocolate‑hazelnut‑filled beignets instead. The mislabeled products failed to disclose the presence of hazelnuts, a tree nut allergen that can provoke severe, potentially life-threatening reactions in sensitive individuals.

The recall instructs customers with hazelnut or tree‑nut allergies not to consume the product and to return it to any Costco warehouse for a full refund. Costco customer service is available for additional questions.

The recalled beignets were sold between January 16 and January 30, 2026, in 22 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Costco posted the recall notice on its official Recalls & Product Notices page. While the recall was first flagged by media outlets this morning, including industry titles such as Allrecipes and Health.com, our reporting confirms the recall’s scope and guidance directly through Costco’s own recall channel.

Why this matters

Hazelnut and tree‑nut allergies rank among the most common and serious food allergies in both children and adults. Ingesting even trace amounts of undeclared allergens can trigger anaphylaxis, a rapid and potentially fatal reaction. The lack of proper labeling in this case therefore elevated significant health risks to unaware consumers.

For customers in Cowlitz County who may have purchased the affected beignets, local Costco Wholesale warehouses—such as those in Kelso and surrounding areas—may still accept returns even if receipts are unavailable, as is standard practice for recall-based refunds. Checking the label—particularly the sale date range, item number 1181272, and label text indicating caramel filling—is advised.

This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of food labeling accuracy and food safety practices. While unrelated, it follows recent legal challenges over food labeling, such as a class‑action lawsuit tied to Costco’s rotisserie chicken claims elsewhere. That underscores the intensifying focus on accountability in retail food disclosures.

Bottom line

If you or someone in your household has a tree nut allergy and you purchased the Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel from Costco between January 16 and January 30, do not consume them; return them immediately for a full refund.

For more information or assistance, contact Costco customer service or visit the chain’s official recalls page.

Sources

Costco’s own recall notice via its Recalls & Product Notices page: Costco Recalls & Product Notices.
Reporting by Allrecipes on February 2, 2026: Allrecipes: Costco Announces Recall on Popular Bakery Item.
Health.com coverage on the same day: Health.com: Recall Alert: Costco Bakery Item Pulled From Shelves.
MyNorthwest report highlighting local West Coast distribution: MyNorthwest: Costco beignets recalled in 22 states due to mislabeling.