Costco is clearing out several popular finds, from Kirkland staples and frozen favorites to snacks, sauces, and bakery items. Here are 17 Costco products disappearing from shelves soon, plus what to watch for before they’re gone
1. Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager — $13.99 (12-pack)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Costco’s partnership with the contracting craft brewery has ended, leading to scaled-back production with remaining inventory selling through across regional warehouses. Once remaining store stock clears, this award-winning, smooth German-style lager will no longer be available in its current iteration.
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Current status: Warehouses are clearing final cases.
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Pro tip: No direct Kirkland replacement has been announced yet, so if you prefer a balanced bulk craft lager, stock up on extra cases now.
2. Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale — ~$13.99–$15.00
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Part of the same limited craft brewing line contraction as the Helles-style lager. Production has wound down, and remaining bottles are on final warehouse distribution runs.
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Style notes: A rich, bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout style offered at an aggressive price point compared to specialty liquor stores.
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Pro tip: These high-ABV dark ales age exceptionally well in a cool dark space—ideal for cellaring if you find remaining bottles on shelves.
3. Great Range Ground Bison (90% Lean) — $25.99 (2 × 1.25 lb)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
This item was flagged with the “death star” asterisk (*) and confirmed as a corporate-wide discontinuation across warehouses. It is one of the most widely discussed loss items in meat departments across social media channels like community.
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Nutritional highlight: Extremely lean, high-protein alternative to ground beef with lower total fat content.
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Pro tip: Ground bison freezes very well in its original vacuum packaging. If your local store still has stock, buy extra packs for burgers, meatballs, or chili.
4. Carbone Spicy Vodka Sauce — $11.79–$12.99 (2 × 32 oz Jars)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Carbone sauces are high-demand rotational items at Costco. Many locations currently have them marked with the death star asterisk as the current seasonal allocation reaches its end.
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Flavor profile: Premium restaurant-quality pasta sauce featuring Italian tomatoes and Calabrian chiles (dairy/cream is excluded so you can customize your own sauce base).
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Pro tip: Unopened glass jars have a long shelf life. Keep an eye out for potential manager clearance markdowns ending in
.97.
5. Edward Marc Strawberry Shortcake Bites — ~$11.49 (20 oz Bag)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Flagged as a seasonal snack rotation item tagged for deletion. Multiple warehouses have moved this item to deep clearance pricing (some down to $5.97 with .97 tag endings) to make room for autumn/winter candy allocations.
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Product details: Crunchy shortbread biscuit centers covered in a strawberry cream coating reminiscent of strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
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Pro tip: Store them in the freezer for an extra-crunchy cold treat, or crush them over vanilla ice cream.
6. Lotus Biscoff Cookies — $7.99–$9.39 (35.2 oz / 4 × 8.8 oz)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
The bulk multipack periodically carries the death star asterisk when Costco rotates sweet snack offerings or transitions to holiday bakery gift sets.
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Product details: Classic Belgian speculoos caramelized cookies (vegan and non-GMO).
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Pro tip: Individual 8.8 oz sleeves inside keep the cookies fresh for a long time. They work exceptionally well as a crushed base for cheesecakes or pie crusts.
7. Maven’s Creamery Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream — ~$15.99 (2 × 16 oz Pints)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
This regional specialty item was brought in as a limited-run offering. Final restocks are finishing up in select Asian food sections and West Coast/major metro warehouses.
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Flavor profile: Bold robusta coffee paired with sweetened condensed milk to replicate traditional Cà phê sữa đá.
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Pro tip: If missing from your store, ask the membership desk to look up the item number to check if nearby warehouses still have inventory.
8. Ghirardelli Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate — ~$15.00–$20.00 (Bulk Bag)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
A standard chocolate aisle casualty of seasonal inventory swaps. Marked with an asterisk as Costco clears remaining dark chocolate stock before bringing in fall and holiday confectionery displays.
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Product details: Individually wrapped dark chocolate squares with a caramel center.
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Pro tip: Watch the price tag closely; when chocolate items carry both the asterisk and a
.97price tag, they are at maximum markdown clearance.
9. Jalapeño Lime Tortilla Chips — ~$6.99–$8.99 (Bulk Bag)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Part of Costco’s seasonal summer snack rotation. Once marked with the death star, inventory usually sells out within days.
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Flavor profile: Tangy lime citrus balanced with a jalapeño kick.
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Pro tip: Great pairing for fresh guacamole or salsa; transfer leftovers into an airtight container to maintain crispness.
10. Australian Chocolatey Cookies — ~$9.99–$12.99 (Bulk Pack)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Grouped among imported sweet items tagged for pending deletion. Costco frequently rotates imported cookie tins and multi-packs to maintain varied snack offerings.
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Product details: Rich, chocolate-coated biscuit-style cookies imported in bulk packaging.
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Pro tip: Check the bakery or seasonal snack endcaps for clearance price tags ending in
.97or.00.
11. Kirkland Signature Sport Drink — ~$12.99–$14.99 (24-Pack)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Confirmed corporate-wide discontinuation across warehouses and online. Remaining pallet inventory on warehouse floors represents the final available stock.
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Product details: Kirkland’s house-brand electrolyte beverage sold in mixed fruit flavor cases (Fruit Punch, Blue Raspberry, Orange).
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Pro tip: If you rely on budget electrolyte drinks for workouts or heat hydration, grab remaining cases before shelf space is permanently reassigned to name-brand options like Gatorade or BodyArmor.
12. Kirkland Signature Ground Sirloin & Loin Beef Patties (85/15) — Varies by Weight
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Phased out in many regional freezer departments in favor of standard organic ground beef packages, grass-fed frozen options, and revised fresh patty configurations.
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Product details: Leaner 85/15 pre-formed beef patties preferred by shoppers wanting less grease fire risk on open grills.
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Pro tip: Patties can be frozen directly in their original butcher packaging or vacuum-sealed for long-term freezer storage up to 6 months.
13. Kirkland Signature Chocolate Whey Protein Powder — ~$49.99 (5.4 lb Bag)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Currently flagged as “Under Delete” / Reformulation across multiple regions on community (r/Costco) and inventory trackers. Pallets have cleared out as Costco prepares for a package redesign or formula update.
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Why it’s buzzing: A major staple for fitness-focused shoppers offering high protein per dollar compared to brand-name powders.
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Pro tip: If your warehouse still has bags with the asterisk, buy ahead—reformulations often come with price adjustments or changed ingredient profiles.
14. Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter (Valencia Peanuts) — ~$11.99 (2 × 28 oz)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Crop shortages of Valencia peanuts caused widespread regional outages and temporary “under delete” death star tags across warehouses.
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Why it’s buzzing: Highly rated for having only two ingredients (organic Valencia peanuts and sea salt) with zero added oils or sugars.
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Pro tip: While alternative brands like Naturally More have filled the gap temporarily, loyalists grab 2-packs immediately whenever stock briefly reappears.
15. 505 Southwestern Flame Roasted Green Chiles — ~$9.99 (40 oz Jar)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Carries a seasonal death star asterisk at the end of harvest cycles or when Costco transitions between single large 40 oz glass jars and 2-pack 24 oz configurations.
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Why it’s buzzing: A cult favorite snack/cooking base on social media and community for green chile stews, burritos, and eggs.
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Pro tip: Green chiles freeze remarkably well—portion leftovers into ice cube trays and freeze for easy cooking portions.
16. Motor City Pizza Co. Specialty Deep Dish — ~$12.99–$13.99 (2-Pack)
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
While standard Double Pepperoni remains a permanent fixture, specialty flavor 2-packs (such as Ultimate Meat or seasonal varieties) frequently get marked with .97 clearance tags to free up freezer space.
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Why it’s buzzing: Widely considered one of the best frozen Detroit-style deep-dish pizzas available at club stores.
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Pro tip: Check the freezer end-caps regularly for
.97manager markdowns on secondary flavors.
17. Bakery Specialty Rotation Items (Muffins & Seasonal Loaves) — ~$8.99–$9.99
Why it’s leaving soon & details:
Costco’s bakery operates on strict rotational schedules. When limited muffin or loaf flavors (like Cinnamon Chip or Lemon Blueberry) receive the death star on their price tag, it indicates the end of that flavor’s run.
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Why it’s buzzing: Social media groups regularly post “death star alerts” for bakery items so members can stock up before the flavor is swapped out.
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Pro tip: Most Costco bakery muffins freeze cleanly; wrap individual muffins in foil and place them in a freezer bag for quick thawing later.
