Atlantic Salmon Recalled Over Listeria
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has issued a recall for Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected salmon was sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club. Consumers are advised to check their purchases and follow recall instructions to mitigate health risks.
The specific product recalled is lot number 3896 of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon, sold in 2-pound bags. This lot was distributed to BJ's Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The affected salmon was available for purchase between January 31 and February 7, 2026. Consumers can identify the product by the UPC code 888670025963 on the back of the bag. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses have been reported. The contamination was discovered after a random sample collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested positive for the bacteria. Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. is investigating the source of the contamination and taking steps to prevent a recurrence. *Listeria monocytogenes* can survive and grow even in refrigerated conditions. While healthy individuals may only experience short-term symptoms like fever, nausea, and diarrhea, the infection can be severe for pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems.
