Costco Just Recalled a Popular Kirkland Signature Meal Due To Potential Listeria Contamination

Costco has announced a recall for over 3,000 pounds of its Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated by Western United Fish Company, which operates under the name Annasea Foods Group, after it was notified that its green onion supplier received a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes on Sept. 17.

How To Identify the Affected Products

The affected poke was sold in a clear plastic clamshell container and labeled with the Kirkland Signature brand. The recalled sliced green onions were only in poke prepared on Sept. 18 with a sell-by date of Sept. 22. Costco identifies the product by item number: 17193.

The recalled Kirkland Signature Brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke was sold at Costco stores in 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.

What To Do if You Have the Recalled Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke

If you have the affected poke product, you should not consume it. You should throw it away immediately and contact your local Costco for a full refund.

At this time, no illnesses have been reported, but if symptoms emerge, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. Listeriosis can cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, stiff neck, vomiting, and nausea. According to the FDA, symptoms of listeria infection can appear within 24 hours, but in some cases may be delayed up to two weeks. Older adults, pregnant individuals, children, and those with weakened immune systems may be susceptible to serious or even fatal infections. 

Those with questions or concerns regarding the recalled product may contact Annasea Foods Group at (425) 558-7809 or email info@annasea.com.