Some of Costco’s Fresh Ahi Wasabi Poke is being recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the green onions in the product.
In a Sept. 19 release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that Western United Fish Company, which does business as Annasea Foods Group of Kent, Washington, is recalling 3,315 lbs. of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke sold in the deli section of Costco stores on Sept. 18 in 33 states, including Florida.
“Please stop using the product and dispose of it immediately,” Julie Lenseigne, Food Safety & QA Manager ofWestern United Fish Company said in a Costco alert to customers.
“Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the FDA 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.”
Here’s what to know.
What Costco Kirkland Brand Fresh Ahi Wasabi Poke was recalled?
Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, Costco Item Number of 17193, with the Sell By Date of 9/22/2025.
What should I do if I bought the recalled Costco Ahi Wasabi Poke?
Consumers should dispose of the product immediately and visit their local Costco for a full refund.
Customers can call Western United Fresh Co. DBA Annasea Foods Group at (425) 558-7809, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday, or email info@annasea.com if you have any issues or concerns.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: 3,315 pounds of Costco deli Ahi Wasabi Poke recalled, including in Florida. What to do
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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