Salmon Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has recalled a lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon due to potential contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*. The affected products were sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club. The FDA has urged consumers to dispose of the salmon.
The recall affects 2-pound bags of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon with lot number 3896 and UPC code 888670025963. The products were sold between January 31 and February 7, 2026, at BJ's locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The salmon was farmed in Norway and processed in a Polish facility. The potential contamination was discovered after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration collected a random sample for testing. Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall and is investigating the source of the contamination to prevent future occurrences. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. *Listeria monocytogenes* is a bacterium that can survive and grow even in refrigerated conditions. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The infection, known as listeriosis, poses a serious risk to pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In pregnant women, a listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths, even if the mother only experiences mild symptoms.
