Costco stock near $1,000 again: what to watch after Presidents Day break

Costco Wholesale shares finished Friday up 2%, settling at $1,018.48 and holding close to the $1,000 level as the long weekend approached.

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco Wholesale Corp. has taken down “no preservatives” labels from signs and online listings for its Kirkland rotisserie chicken following a proposed class action by two California consumers alleging the claim was deceptive. The company told MEAT+POULTRY it “removed statements concerning preservatives” to maintain consistent labeling. It added that ingredients like carrageenan and sodium phosphate, which aid moisture retention and texture, are approved by food safety regulators. Wesley M. Griffith, the plaintiffs’ attorney, said Costco’s quick removal of the wording confirms the “no preservative” claims were inaccurate.
3 February 2026
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