Costco Information

[TamarE]

Costco discusses Paleo in the January 2014 issue of The Costco Connection


PRODUCE
organic spinach
organic baby kale
mushrooms
bananas (they have organic now)
avocados
organic sweet potatoes
organic carrots, 10lbs bag
organic mixed greens
brussel sprouts
organic apples

BEVERAGES
kombucha, by the case
coconut water, be sure it is unsweetened
mineral water, by the case (for a beverage substitute, drink alone or add fresh lemon or lime juice)

DRY GOODS
macadamia nuts, whole almonds, walnuts, pecans (dry-roasted only, no oil; not AIP)
dried montmorency cherries (for Diana Rodgers Cherry Tarragon Sausage...mmm)
coffee beans (not AIP)
organic maple syrup
organic honey (but it's better to buy raw, local honey)
box of freeze-dried fruit
dates; figs
apple chips (dried apples, no oils)
pink sea salt
seasonings and spices
almond butter (no oil or sugar)

FRESH MEAT, POULTRY, FISH
ground beef, the "organic" ground beef is 100% grassfed, 100% grass finished
ground bison
chicken, organic (fresh or frozen - breast for frozen only)
low-sodium bacon (no sugar added, allergen-free; not at all Costcos)
crab legs
clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp
nitrate free, uncured sliced ham

FROZEN FISH
salmon, Wild/Pacific only, no Atlantic
cod, Wild/msc certified
scallops
most of the other fish has sustainability issues

DAIRY/EGGS
eggs, organic (not AIP)
butter, organic (not AIP)
butter, Kerrygold (pastured preferred over organic, not AIP)
whipping cream, organic (not AIP)

FROZEN FRUIT
cherries, organic
strawberries, organic
blueberries, organic
mixed berries, organic
mangoes, organic
peaches, organic

FROZEN VEG
broccoli, organic
green beans, organic

CANNED GOODS
sardines, Wild Planet and other brands (does not contain bones & skin; added salt; watch out-"olive oil" is NOT EVOO!)
salmon, Bear & Wolf Wild Alaskan (does not contain bones & skin; added salt)
tuna, Wild Planet Solid Albacore (added salt)
crab
olives (watch for added preservatives)
kalamata olives (watch for added preservatives)
artichoke hearts in water
OILS
avocado oil
olive oil, Kirkland Toscana (Ottavio or Corto are also good and sometimes available. Avoid the "organic olive oil" and the large plastic jugs labeled "extra virgin".)
coconut oil (note: their coconut oil is extra virgin and therefore strong taste; if you want flavorless for more flexibility in usage, order from Wilderness Family Naturals)

[salixisme]

Costco Canada in Calgary at the very least has grassfed (but organic grain finished) burgers (Rangefed Heritage Angus Burgers) at $16.49 for a pack of 12.  I am OK with a little grain finishing as long as the feed is organic.  They are antibiotic and hormone free as well.

[lorriegray]

I'm going to have to explore some more of the Costco stores around town. Mine doesn't have nearly all of the organic products that you list. I know products tend to come and go there, but I haven't seen even half of those over, say, the last six months. I feel deprived!

[randi]

The Kerrygold butter is unfortunately seasonal and usually around St. Patrick's day. I bought my first pack of sardines ever today at Costco. 6 pack for $9.99 (wild planet w/ EVOO).

[salixisme]

Also, the kerrygold butter is not available in Canada due to our crazy dairy laws that don't allow raw or grassfed anything!

[TamarE]

I copied and pasted this text from a file in the FB group. We joined Costco once a few years ago but did not renew after it expired. The traffic around the Costco next to us is horrible. For me it's Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joes, repeat. repeat. repeat.