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Costco Hit with Class Action Over Salmonella in Chicken

2/14/2026

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Costco faces a class action in Seattle federal court over alleged salmonella at Lincoln Premium Poultry plant in Nebraska.
Lisa Taylor's suit cites a Farm Forward study showing over 9.8% of whole chickens and 15.4% of chicken parts tested positive for salmonella, and notes a California preservatives suit.
Taylor seeks treble damages for shoppers who bought Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens since January 1, 2019, alleging Costco violated consumer protection laws.

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Costco faces a class action in Seattle federal court over alleged salmonella at Lincoln Premium Poultry plant in Nebraska.
Lisa Taylor's suit cites a Farm Forward study showing over 9.8% of whole chickens and 15.4% of chicken parts tested positive for salmonella, and notes a California preservatives suit.
Taylor seeks treble damages for shoppers who bought Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens since January 1, 2019, alleging Costco violated consumer protection laws.