Listeria Contamination in Kirkland Salmon

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees food and drugs sold in Arizona and the United States. The FDA is alerting the public about another dangerous foodborne illness in a popular food sold at a major national retailer.

Costco is now recalling its Kirkland brand of smoked salmon. The products could be contaminated with listeria, the same bacteria recently found in Boars Head meats, which led to a large recall.

Salmon Recall from Costco
Created with Canva
loading...
KWCD Country logo
Get our free mobile app

If you recently purchased Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, check the packaging. The company is recalling:

Laboratory testing confirmed Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024.

Currently, the outbreak seems confined to Costco stores on the East Coast. As of this writing, no illnesses or deaths have been reported

Salmon Recall from Costco
Created with Canva
loading...

Listeria Contamination in Boars Head Meats

Recently, Boars Head Meats recalled over seven million pounds of potentially infected lunch meat products. The outbreak led to the hospitalization of at least fifty-seven people and caused nine deaths across eighteen states.

Salmon Recall from Costco
Created with Canva
loading...

READ: Deadly Listeria Outbreak. Recall for Lunch Meat Sold in Arizona

The Boar’s Head listeria outbreak caused food safety experts to question the agencies tasked with ensuring food safety. Inspection reports of plants that process ready-to-eat products, like lunchmeat, revealed alarming conditions. 

The Urgent Need to Review Food Safety

The reports revealed alarming conditions at the plant. Mold, insect infestations, and unsanitary equipment raised red flags. There have been calls for a review of food safety practices and rigorous oversight to prevent this type of outbreak in the future.

Costco's salmon recall hasn't reached Arizona yet, but I am increasingly tempted to start a homestead and raise my own food.

READ: Deadly E. Coli Warning: Fast Food Restaurant Has Locations In AZ

Salmon Recall from Costco
Created with Canva
loading...

For now, consumers should do their best to keep up with information on food safety recalls. This is especially important for the elderly, anyone with weak or compromised immune systems, and pregnant women. 

Sources: USA Today | AP News | Wicked Local | Forbes | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Costco Wholesale

LOOK: Food and drink items that are highly restricted or banned in the U.S.

Stacker explores snacks and other food items banned in the U.S. From tasty cheeses to the famed Scottish dish haggis, these 30 foods aren't welcome in most of the United States.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years

Using government and news reports, Stacker has traced the history of cafeteria meals from their inception to the present day, with data from news and government reports. Read on to see how various legal acts, food trends, and budget cuts have changed what kids are getting on their trays.

Gallery Credit: Madison Troyer

LOOK: 15 formerly popular foods in America that are rarely eaten today

Stacker researched the history of popular foods, from Jell-O salads to Salisbury steak, and highlighted 15 that are no longer widely consumed.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

More From KWCD Country