Costco has issued a recall of its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon due to potential listeria contamination.
At a Glance
- Some Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon has been recalled due to listeria.
- Affected packages were sold between October 9 and October 13.
- Customers are urged to return products for a full refund.
- Acme Smoked Fish Corp. is taking corrective actions.
Details of the Recall
Costco has recalled Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon sold at its stores following concerns of contamination by listeria monocytogenes. This affects packages sold from October 9 to October 13, identifiable by lot number 8512801270. Customers are advised not to consume these products and return them to Costco for a full refund.
Costco has notified members of the recall, which began after supplier Acme Smoked Fish Corp. initiated it due to potential contamination. The company, based in New York, has expressed regret over this incident and emphasized preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.
“We regret this unfortunate incident and have taken immediate corrective steps to ensure that this issue never happens again,” Acme Smoked Fish Corp said.
Costco Kirkland Smoked Salmon under recall for Listeria. pic.twitter.com/ET59ykJBvt
— The Food Manufacturing Guy (@TipOfTheBanana) October 24, 2024
Effects of Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can cause the infection listeriosis, which varies in severity. Symptoms range from mild—such as fever and nausea—to severe, including symptoms like stiff neck and confusion. Vulnerable groups include pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems. In high-risk groups, this infection can be particularly dangerous.
There's an active recall on a popular Kirkland product sold at Costco warehouses due to a potential Listeria contamination. https://t.co/tcaaTR210R
— EatingWell Magazine (@EatingWell) October 24, 2024
Broader Context of Recalls
Food safety has been in the spotlight recently in the wake of multiple significant recalls. For instance, large amounts of Boar’s Head and BrucePac meat products were recalled this year over listeria concerns. A total of 10 deaths have been linked to the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak. These incidents highlight the growing need for stringent safety measures across the food industry.
These recalls underline the fact that food safety must remain a top priority for suppliers. It’s important for consumers to stay informed about alerts and recalls to safeguard their health. Meanwhile, implementing stringent quality controls can help reduce the risk of contamination.
Sources
- Major grocery chain recalls popular food item due to contamination: Do not eat, return ASAP
- Costco recalls salmon over listeria concerns
- Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon recalled because of potential Listeria contamination
- Symptoms of Listeria Infection
- BrucePac meat recall includes these foods from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and more. Here’s a list.
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Boar’s Head in deadly listeria outbreak