Listeria fears hit BJ’s Wholesale Club in several states. Avoid this recalled frozen salmon product

A Massachusetts-based seafood importer and distributor has recalled salmon that was sold across multiple states due to concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria.

The company, Slade Gorton & Co., says the recall affects one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon. The two-pound packages of frozen salmon were sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club across seven states.

A recall notice was published Thursday, February 12, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Here’s what you need to know. 

What product is included in the recall? 

The recall applies to one lot of two-pound packages of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon.

The salmon was sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club locations in seven states between January 31, 2026, and February 7, 2026. The impacted bags of the frozen salmon were sold in the freezer section at BJ’s Wholesale Club locations in these states: 

• Delaware
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia

Recalled product packaging details 

Each two-pound bag of recalled Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon features the Wellsley Farms logo and the text “Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon” on the front.

The UPC code 888670025963 and lot number 3896 are listed on the back of the recalled product packaging, below the cooking instructions and nutrition facts panel. 

Recall is due to a risk of Listeria contamination 

Slade Gorton & Co. announced the recall on February 11 after a sample collected and randomly tested by the FDA tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The FDA recall notice mentions that the seafood distributor is investigating the contamination and taking steps to prevent it from happening again. 

Don’t consume the recalled product

BJ’s Wholesale Club is notifying members who have purchased the affected product.

If you purchased the recalled product, don’t consume it. Customers can call 1-888-628-0730 for details on how to get a full refund and what to do with the remaining product. 

What is Listeria, and who is most at risk of Listeria infection? 

Listeria is a disease-causing bacteria that can be spread through food. Listeria infection is caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, healthy people rarely become very ill from Listeria infection. But the disease can turn deadly for some.

Those more at risk of Listeria infection include pregnant women, people older than 65, and people with weakened immune systems.

Mild symptoms of Listeria infection include:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nasuea
• Vomiting
• Direeah 

More severe symptoms of Listeria infection include:

• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions

If you think you have developed symptoms of Listeria infection, contact a healthcare professional. 

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