Atlantic Salmon Recalled Over Listeria Fears

The recall affects 2-lb bags of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon with lot number 3896 and UPC code 888670025963. The products were sold at BJ's Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between January 31 and February 7, 2026. The potential contamination was discovered after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration collected a random sample of the product that tested positive for *Listeria monocytogenes*. The distributor, Slade Gorton & Co., Inc., has initiated an investigation into the cause of the contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. *Listeria monocytogenes* is a bacterium that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may only experience short-term symptoms like fever and diarrhea, the infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Boston-based Slade Gorton & Co. has faced previous recalls. The company voluntarily recalled cooked, ready-to-eat frozen langostinos in 2008 due to potential *Listeria* contamination. In 2017, it recalled several tilapia products because they contained an undeclared milk allergen. This salmon recall is part of a wider trend of contaminations affecting seafood sold in the U.S. In late 2025, Haifa Smoked Fish recalled lots of cold-smoked salmon and sea bass nationwide due to potential *Listeria* contamination discovered by New York state inspectors. Other seafood products have also been subject to recent recalls for different safety concerns. Throughout 2025, multiple companies recalled thousands of pounds of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia due to potential contamination with the radioactive isotope Cesium-137.