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The FDA reported that Western United Fish Company dba Annasea Foods Group of Kent, WA, recalled 3,314.7 lbs. of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, with the Sell By Date of 9/22/2025, because the green onions used in the product have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke product is packaged in clear plastic clamshell containers and has the Kirkland Signature brand label with the Pack Date of 9/18/2025 and Sell By Date of 9/22/2025. Product was sold at the deli section from Costco Warehouse stores in the following states on 9/18/2025: 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. No illnesses have been reported to date. This recall was initiated after the company was notified by its green onion supplier of a Listeria monocytogenes-positive test result in the green onions, which were used only in Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke on September 17, 2025. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/western-united-fish-company-recalls-kirkland-signature-brand-ahi-tuna-wasabi-poke-because-possible

The USDA –FSIS issued a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) turkey wrap product due to concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase. The RTE turkey wrap was produced on September 10, 2025. The product is packaged in 10-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages containing “TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP” with “BEST BY SEP 16, 2025.” This item was shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that food contact surface samples associated with this product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of this product. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-turkey-wrap-product-due-possible-listeria

Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) reported that Fine Food WA recalled the Crunchy Brown Rice Salad Bowl due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths stores in Western Australia only. The products are packaged in 500g with a use-by date of September 22, 2025. @ https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/fine-food-wa-crunchy-brown-rice-salad-bowl-500g

HAIFA SMOKED FISH OF JAMAICA, NY, recalled “COLD SMOKED SALMON” 8 OZ., LOT # 219 and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” 8 OZ., LOT # 212, because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. Haifa “COLD SMOKED SALMON” 8 OZ., LOT # 219 and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” 8 OZ., LOT # 212 were distributed nationwide through direct delivery to retail stores and distributors. The products are vacuum packaged on a paper board with flexible plastic. No illnesses have been reported to date. The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors, and subsequent analysis of Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the Haifa” COLD SMOKED SALMON” 8 OZ., LOT # 219 and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” 8 OZ., LOT # 212. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haifa-smoked-fish-recalls-cold-smoked-salmon-and-cold-smoked-seabass-due-possible-health-risk