Atlantic Salmon Recalled for Listeria Risk
A single lot of Wellsley Farms farm-raised Atlantic salmon has been recalled from BJ’s Wholesale Club stores due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was issued as a consumer safety alert, highlighting ongoing vigilance in food supply chains.
The recalled product is Lot 3896 of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon, sold in 2-lb bags with UPC code 888670025963. It was available 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 contamination was discovered after a random sample collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested positive for the bacteria. The recall was voluntarily issued by Slade Gorton & Co., Inc., based in Waltham, Massachusetts. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this specific salmon lot. BJ's is directly contacting members who may have purchased the affected product, and customers can call 1-888-628-0730 for refund instructions. *Listeria monocytogenes* is a resilient bacterium that can survive and multiply even at refrigeration temperatures. This makes it a particular challenge for ready-to-eat foods like smoked fish. The bacteria is found in soil, water, and animals and can contaminate food at various points in the production process. Infection with listeria, known as listeriosis, can cause short-term symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea in healthy individuals. However, it can lead to severe and life-threatening illness in pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems. In serious cases, the infection can spread beyond the gut, leading to headache, stiff neck, confusion, and convulsions.
