It seems that Costco has never officially commented on the snack’s absence, so the reasoning behind the disappearance remains unclear. One widely accepted theory is that the tub’s lids and seals weren’t securing correctly, which may have caused the pretzels to go stale while still on store shelves. One Redditor claimed to have heard from a general manager that recipe changes were being made and also suggested that the warehouse chain was reconsidering the product’s price.
Fans of the nutty and salty snack food will likely be glad to see their return regardless of what caused their temporary vanishing. While Costco’s peanut butter-filled pretzels might not be available in every warehouse again just yet, shoppers may be able to spot them showing up in the coming weeks.
The Costco pretzels are sold in 55-ounce plastic containers for around $10, though prices may vary depending on location. The snack is believed to be produced by H.K. Anderson, which is owned by Utz. So, while the Kirkland-branded variety may have been off store shelves at Costco, fans of the snack could still purchase similarly sized containers elsewhere.