Salmon sold at BJ’s Wholesale stores recalled over possible listeria contamination

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Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon was recalled due to the potential presence of listeria. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)

A salmon brand sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in several states has been recalled due to the potential presence of listeria.

The Food and Drug Administration said there have been no illnesses reported from consuming salmon. Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a sample collected randomly by the agency. 

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Listeria is a type of disease-causing bacteria that can be found in places like soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals. The Food and Drug Administration noted that it can even survive and grow under refrigeration. 

Which salmon brand was recalled?

Why you should care:

The recall covers lot 3896 of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold in 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virgina from January 31 through February 7.

Food and Drug Administration officials say the salmon’s UPC code (888670025963) and recalled lot number (3896) are on the reverse of the bag.

If I have the recalled salmon, what should I do?

What you can do:

BJ’s Wholesale Club is contacting its members who may have purchased the recalled salmon product. The Food and Drug Administration is urging any consumer who may have bought the food to call 1-888-628-0730 for instructions on how to get a full refund and what to do with the remaining product.