Costco’s Smoked Salmon Recall Elevated to Class I Due to Listeria Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised the recall status of Costco's Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon to Class I, indicating a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death. Originally issued in October 2024, this recall affects 111 cases of the product after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Customers are urged to check for smoked salmon purchased between October 9 and October 13, 2024, specifically with the lot number 8512801270. The affected products were distributed in Florida and certain stores throughout the southeastern United States. Although the recalled items are no longer available for purchase, customers who may have frozen the salmon should inspect their freezers for the potentially contaminated product.

Acme Smoked Fish Corp, the producer of the smoked salmon, is offering full refunds for returns at Costco locations. Individuals who have consumed the recalled salmon and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis—such as fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, or gastrointestinal issues—are advised to seek medical attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the importance of notifying healthcare providers if you have consumed potentially contaminated food.