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A false rumor said that Costco had just begun stocking emergency food kits, apparently for doomsday reasons or some other sort of apocalypse.

Did Costco Start Selling 'Doomsday' Emergency Food Kits in January 2024?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 2, 2024 One TikTok user asked, "If they're selling emergency food packs, what do they know that we don't?"
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Did Costco Signal It Will Stop Selling Bud Light Due to Dylan Mulvaney Promotion?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
July 21, 2023 Customers noted that the dreaded "death star" had appeared on price labels and signage for the p ...
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Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb. 6, 2018 We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any ...
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Costco was not advertising on Facebook Marketplace a bunch of portable power generators for less than $100.

'Costco' Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 11, 2022 Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable power ...
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A picture of a Costco Kirkland Fuel gas pump supposedly said don't blame us blame Joe Biden with two options for yes.

Did a Costco Gas Pump Say, 'Don't Blame Us. Blame Joe Biden'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2022 The message was supposedly documented in a photo of a Costco Wholesale gas pump displaying a Kir ...
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An online ad claimed that Costco was discontinuing its rotisserie chickens and that it was one of the company's biggest sellers gone from shelves effective immediately.

Are Costco Rotisserie Chickens Being Discontinued?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
March 22, 2022 We looked into a rumor that hinted at Costco planning to remove its rotisserie chicken product f ...
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A Costco and T-Mobile email scam promised a gift or exclusive reward and had the subject line we have been trying to reach you please respond.

Costco and T-Mobile Email Scam Promises 'Exclusive Reward'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 10, 2022 The email scam was notable for its urgent subject line: "We have been trying to reach you - Plea ...
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Does Costco Have a New Chicken Sandwich?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 15, 2021 "Finally," one TikTok user exclaimed.
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Are Memberships No Longer Necessary to Shop at Costco?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Aug. 10, 2017 Clickbait articles on Facebook are misleading users into thinking people no longer need a member ...
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Costco Lying About Cage-Free Eggs?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
April 20, 2016 A viral Facebook post claimed Costco lied about the sale of cage-free eggs, but the retailer ope ...
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Bakemasking

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
July 20, 2015
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Big Store Price Codes

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 7, 2014 'Secret lists' supposedly reveal the hidden price tag coding to bargains at Target and Costco st ...
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Are Costco Wholesale Stores Owned by China?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 17, 2005 Sometimes rumors confuse two businesses with similar names.
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