Costco recalled Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion due to foreign matter contamination after a rejected lot was accidentally released.

Costco and manufacturer LNK International, Inc. are recalling some boxes of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion caplets.

Costco, in an advisory, said some Kirkland Signature brand's "Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion" medication was being recalled "out of caution."

The recall comes amid a rise in viruses across the country and Illinois, including flu, COVID, RSV, Strep and Norovirus.

NEW YORK — Costco has issued a recall of some of its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication over contamination concerns. LNK International Inc, the New York-based manufacturer behind the medication, issued a recall advisory on Jan. 2 "out of an abundance of caution." The recall comes amid an active cold and flu season.

Costco, the retail giant known for its bulk goods and beloved Kirkland brand, has initiated a recall of its Kirkland Si