On March 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public-health alert after an inspection found that some frozen, ready-to-eat pastry pockets sold at Costco were not what the box promised. Packages labeled “Turkey Pesto & Swiss” were found to contain ham and cheese instead, creating a potential problem for anyone avoiding pork or dealing with dairy allergies, according to FSIS.
The alert identifies the affected product as 25.4-ounce boxes containing eight pieces of “LA BOULANGERIE TURKEY PESTO & SWISS CHEESE POCKETS” with lot code 04926 and a “Best By” date of 02/18/27. The item was packaged on Feb. 18, 2026, and the inspection mark lists establishment number “P-51243A,” per FSIS. The alert says the pockets were distributed to Costco stores in the Midwest and advises customers who picked up the product to bring it back to the warehouse for a refund.
Which Boxes To Watch
The boxes to focus on are the 25.4-ounce packages that contain eight individually wrapped pockets and carry lot code 04926. If that code is on the box, it is part of the batch consumers are being told to check.
The Turkey Pesto & Swiss pockets have been appearing in Costco freezers as a newer prepared-food option. Product roundups and listings from Fox Business and Costco’s own Costco site show the La Boulangerie pockets as an active freezer SKU.
What Officials Say
According to FSIS, the establishment behind the product contacted the agency after receiving two consumer complaints that boxes labeled as turkey and Swiss actually contained ham and cheese. That set off the public-health alert.
FSIS describes the issue as a case of misbranding and undeclared allergens rather than a contamination-driven recall. The concern is that buyers who avoid pork for religious or personal reasons, or who have dairy allergies, could unknowingly eat ingredients they are trying to avoid. Local coverage that republishes the federal alert is available from WKRC.
How To Protect Yourself
If you or anyone in your household has a pork or dairy allergy, do not eat these pockets even if the box clearly reads “Turkey Pesto & Swiss.” Check the packaging for lot code 04926 and a Best By date of 02/18/27. If your box matches, bring it back to Costco for a full refund.
For step-by-step return details or questions about store policies, visit Costco Customer Service.
This story will be updated if FSIS or Costco releases more information about distribution or next steps. Anyone who develops symptoms after eating the product should contact a medical professional.
