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· Ryan General
Viral video claims Costco salmon is safe to eat raw — but is it really?
A TikTok video featuring a user eating raw Costco salmon like sashimi raised concerns among netizens about the safety of consuming non-sushi-grade fish. In the video, user Sara (@madeinkorea____) claimed she and her husband have been eating raw Costco salmon for years without…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Jose moves closer to 6th Costco location amid community concerns
On Sept. 25, San Jose, California’s Planning Commission certified an environmental impact report for a proposed sixth Costco location, set for a city council vote on Oct. 22. The site, near Prospect High School, has drawn opposition from local residents concerned about increased…
· Michelle De Pacina
Costco introduces $80 ‘apocalypse bucket’ that can last 25 years
Costco, known for its stable prices like the $1.50 hot dog combo and $5 rotisserie chicken, is showing signs of adjusting to economic pressures. Recently, the company raised its membership fees for the first time in seven years, with a $5 increase for basic plans and $10 for…
· Carl Samson
Bay Area Costco evacuates 1,000 after chemical leak
Around 1,000 people were evacuated amid a major refrigerant leak at a Costco in Concord, California, on Friday afternoon. Key points:
· Ryan General
Costco’s fresh sushi bars heading to more US stores
Freshly made sushi is headed to more Costco locations across the U.S. after a wildly successful test run at a Seattle-area warehouse. Key points:
· Ryan General
Asian Americans almost twice as likely to shop at Costco, new data shows
Asian Americans are almost twice as likely to shop at Costco as the general population, a new study finds. By the numbers: While representing only 7% of the U.S. population, Asian Americans make up 10% of the wholesale giant‘s customer base, according to market research firm…
· Carl Samson
Sriracha lovers are now buying this bottle at Costco
Customers still struggling to get ahold of Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha are reportedly getting their fix from a rival brand that costs cheaper at their local Costcos. Driving the news: Huy Fong Foods has faced a shortage of its famous green-capped sauce since 2022 after chili pepper…
· Bryan Ke
Grand opening of Daytona Beach Costco attracts large crowd of customers
Hundreds of eager and loyal fans gathered outside Costco’s newest branch in One Daytona in Daytona Beach, Florida, for its grand opening on Thursday. Opening day: A throng of customers eagerly waited in line to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony, performed by Daytona Beach…
· Ryan General
Video: Woman returns Costco couch after 2.5 years
A Seattle woman’s TikTok video detailing her experience returning a Costco couch after two and a half years has gone viral. One satisfied customer: In the video, Costco shopper Jackie Nguyen hauled the well-worn couch back to the store without a receipt. Armed with nothing but…
· Bryan Ke
New Costco in Florida to feature unique storefront design
A Costco warehouse with a design unlike anywhere in the world will soon welcome customers in Daytona Beach, Florida. About the store: Lifestyle and entertainment center One Daytona confirmed to FOX35 that its upcoming Costco will feature a checkered flag pattern on its…
· Carl Samson
Costco releases exclusive Monopoly game in celebration of its 40th anniversary
Attention Costco superfans: your favorite warehouse has released an exclusive Costco-themed Monopoly board game. Why they made it: The game was made in celebration of Costco’s 40th anniversary. The company’s first warehouse opened in Seattle in 1983, though its predecessor,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: American TikTok users are questioning the quality of Costco in the U.S. after seeing the remarkable items available in China, including…
· Ryan General
Video: Influencer celebrates 28th birthday with Costco-themed birthday party
The party offered an impressive selection of Costco staples, from rotisserie chicken to hot dogs, chicken bakes, pepperoni pizza, twisted churros and more
· Bryan Ke
TikToker’s video of live worm inside salmon pack in Costco goes viral
A TikTok user has gone viral for sharing a video of a live worm she found inside a pack of salmon while shopping at a Costco. Key details: In a now-viral video uploaded to TikTok last week, user @msrachellyn shows a packed Costco salmon that has a live worm inside it.
· Carl Samson
World’s largest Costco eyed in California
If all goes according to plan, California will soon house the world’s biggest Costco. Where it’d be: The proposed store, set to cover 241,342 square feet, would be constructed on North Riverside Drive and West Herndon Avenue in Northwest Fresno, according to a recent draft…
· Bryan Ke
Washington state girl, 4, dies from choking on hotdog at Costco
A 4-year-old girl died after choking on food at a Costco in Washington state on Sunday. What happened: According to authorities, the girl was believed to be eating a hotdog at a Costco branch in Kennewick when she began choking. The responding emergency medical service (EMS)…
· Bryan Ke
Costco confirms it is cracking down on membership sharing
Costco is now cracking down on its membership program after noticing an increase in non-members using cards that do not belong to them. Key details: The warehouse club retailer said on Friday that non-members have been using cards that belong to paying members at Costco’s newly…
· Editorial Staff
A Costco food court’s new menu item is raising eyebrows for its price
A new Costco food court item is making headlines for costing nearly as much as two entire Costco rotisserie chicken. Costco’s roast beef sandwich, which was spotted at a warehouse in Lynnwood, Washington, near the company’s headquarters costs $9.99. In comparison, the company’s…
· Iris Jung
South LA’s first Costco could have 800 apartment units built on top
If approved, South Los Angeles’ first Costco could be part of a mixed-used development that would see 800 apartment units sitting on top of it. A project of New York-based real estate developer Thrive Living, the high-density building is being proposed to be built on a vacant…
· Daniel Anderson
Michelin-starred chef David Chang says he’s disgusted by Costco’s ‘inedible’ rotisserie chicken
Celebrity chef David Chang criticized Costco’s rotisserie chicken during a recent episode of his podcast “The David Chang Show.” On Jan. 9, Chang, the founder of Michelin-starred restaurant Momofuku Ko, described the chicken as “disgusting,” “not good” and “not seasoned.”