Smoke salmon sold at Costco late last year is being recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, federal officials said.

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation, based in Brooklyn, New York recalled Kirkland Signature brand smoked salmon, theU.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

The FDA initially recalled the fish in October 2024 for possible listeria contamination. The recall found in an FDA search by USA TODAY is listed as Class 1, the highest recall risk level issued by the agency, as it can potentially lead to death.

The product was distributed to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center located in West Palm Beach, Florida and Costco Warehouse stores in Florida.

"All products were removed from the marketplace at that time," Acme Smoked Fish spokesperson Deena Siegelbaum told USA TODAY Monday.

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Although the fish has not been in stores for months, some customers may have frozen the product for later consumption.

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What salmon is being recalled?

The company is recalling 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12-ounce packages.

The fish is vacuum packed in a black-bordered plastic package, with a blue name of “Smoked Salmon” and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front.

• The product has a best-used-by-date of Nov. 13, 2024.
• The UPC listed on the back of the bag is 0 96619 25697 6.
• The lot code listed on the front of the bag is 8512801270.

So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recall.

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Listeriosis or listeria poisoning symptoms

Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women.

Symptoms include, per the CDC:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions
• Diarrhea
• Other gastrointestinal symptoms
• Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants
• Death

People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care.

Customers who purchased the salmon should immediately throw it away or return it to Costco for a refund.

This story has been updated.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.