Your Valdobbiadene Is at Risk of Shattering!

Did you buy any Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene at Coscto in the past year? You might want to be careful with that bottle. It could shatter for absolutely no discernible reason.

Costco has sent out a warning to consumers who’ve purchased the Prosecco Valdobbiadene, a sparkling white wine, because the company says, “there is a risk of unopened bottles shattering, even when not handled or in use.”

Unlike many other food recalls, this one specifically states that consumers shouldn’t return the product for a refund. Instead, anyone who has a bottle is encouraged to wrap it up in paper towels, put it in a plastic bag, and put the bag in the trash to avoid getting cut.

“If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it. Dispose of the bottle immediately (do not return the item) by wrapping the unopened bottle in paper towels and placing it in a plastic bag before placing it in the garbage to avoid risk from shattered glass,” the letter that went out to consumers reads.

“You will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price upon returning this letter to your nearest Costco location,” the letter says.

The states where the shattering Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene bottles were sold include:

• Iowa
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• North Dakota
• Nebraska
• Ohio
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin

The bottles were sold from April 25, 2025, until Aug. 26, 2025, according to Costco.

It’s not entirely clear how Costco discovered that the bottles being recalled were at risk of cracking. The notice sent out by the company didn’t include any further information about how common the problem might be.

Back in March, Trader Joe’s issued a recall for some bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water produced in late 2024 and early 2025 over concerns the bottles could crack.

If you don’t speak Italian, you may be asking yourself how to pronounce Valdobbiadene, which is named after a town in northern Italy. And thankfully, the internet has an answer for that.

Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact Ethica Wines at [email protected] or call the company’s customer service number: 786-810–7132. The number is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. ET.

And if you call to ask questions, make sure to practice your pronunciation.