Recall Alert: Potential Listeria Contamination in Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a specific brand of farm-raised Atlantic salmon due to potential listeria contamination. This recall affects one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon, which was initiated by Slade Gorton & Co.

Last week, the FDA reported that lot 3896 of the salmon was recalled. The product was sold in 2-pound bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club locations across several states, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, between January 31 and February 7.

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One lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon was recalled. (FDA)

The FDA reported that Listeria monocytogenes was detected during a routine sampling. In response, Slade Gorton & Co. is currently investigating the source of the contamination and is implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

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The salmon was sold in 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

According to the FDA, healthy individuals infected with listeria may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women are particularly at risk, as listeria infections can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.

The agency has urged anyone experiencing symptoms of listeria to seek medical attention. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall thus far.

The FDA said Listeria monocytogenes was discovered when the agency collected a random sample. (iStock / iStock)

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BJ’s Wholesale Club is actively notifying its members who may have purchased the affected product. Customers who believe they may have bought the recalled salmon are encouraged to contact the store for details on obtaining a full refund and guidance on how to dispose of the remaining product.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a specific brand of farm-raised Atlantic salmon due to potential listeria contamination. This recall affects one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon, which was initiated by Slade Gorton & Co.

Last week, the FDA reported that lot 3896 of the salmon was recalled. The product was sold in 2-pound bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club locations across several states, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, between January 31 and February 7.

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One lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon was recalled. (FDA)

The FDA reported that Listeria monocytogenes was detected during a routine sampling. In response, Slade Gorton & Co. is currently investigating the source of the contamination and is implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

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The salmon was sold in 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

According to the FDA, healthy individuals infected with listeria may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women are particularly at risk, as listeria infections can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.

The agency has urged anyone experiencing symptoms of listeria to seek medical attention. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall thus far.

The FDA said Listeria monocytogenes was discovered when the agency collected a random sample. (iStock / iStock)

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BJ’s Wholesale Club is actively notifying its members who may have purchased the affected product. Customers who believe they may have bought the recalled salmon are encouraged to contact the store for details on obtaining a full refund and guidance on how to dispose of the remaining product.