Why the FDA is sounding alarms about this Kirkland item

A recall has been issued for Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to potential listeria contamination. The recalled item, sold in plastic clamshell to-go containers, was sold at Costco stores.

According to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) press release, more than 3,300 pounds of the product has been recalled by Annasea Foods Group. Per the release, the product was recalled after green unions used in the item tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product has a pack date of 9/18/2025 and a sell by date of 9/22/2025. No illnesses have been reported.

Per the release, 33 states sold the now-recalled ready-to-eat product. They are: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Listeria can cause serious infections and is sometimes fatal, especially “in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.” It said, “Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can lead to serious pregnancy complications among pregnant women.”

The FDA has advised anyone who purchased the product to throw it away or to return it to Costco for a full refund. Customers with any concerns have been advised to call Western United Fresh Co. DBA Annasea Foods Group at (425) 558-7809, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] latest recall comes just days after Costco recalled its Kirkland Signature brand of Prosecco amid concerns about exploding bottles.

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