Costco Alerts Shoppers: Possible Listeria Contamination in Smoked Salmon

Costco is recalling a specific brand of smoked salmon due to potential listeria contamination, raising health concerns for consumers nationwide.

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, affecting Kirkland Signature smoked salmon products. These items were available in stores between October 9 and October 13, and are identified by lot number 8512801270.

Consumers can locate the lot number printed on the upper right corner of the packaging. The company has warned buyers to refrain from consuming any recalled products and recommends returning them to Costco for a full refund.

Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria in question, is known for causing serious illnesses, particularly in vulnerable populations. Symptoms typically include fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, and can lead to severe health issues.

Details on how the contamination was detected remain unclear. U.S. regulators routinely test meat and fish products for safety, but Acme Smoked Fish has not disclosed how many packages were sold or their specific locations within the United States.

Customers with inquiries can contact Acme Smoked Fish at 718-383-8585.

This recall follows a broader nationwide alert involving various ready-to-eat meals and meat products also linked to listeria, affecting a wide range of retailers including Walmart, Aldi, Target, and others.