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Thousands of pounds of tuna sold at Costco in more than 30 states under the Kirkland signature brand name, have been replicated in connection with the outbreak tension of Listeria monocytogenerus, which could lead to illness and death.
Western United Fish Company DBA Annasea Foods Group is available for sale in Costco’s Deli Section and recalls the Kirkland Signature Ahi Marsabi Poke, which is close to £3,315 with knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration over the weekend.
Some AHI tuna may contain contaminating strains of Listeria monocytic bacteria that can cause listeriasis and listeria poisoning.
According to the FDA, the recall started after the agent was notified by the Green Onion supplier of the listeria positive test results at Green Onion, which is used by Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.
“We continue to work with Green Onion suppliers to determine the underlying cause,” the agency wrote in its report on Saturday, September 20th.
Here’s what you need to know about recalls:
Which tuna has been recalled?
The Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke was sold on September 18th, 2025, and the sales date for September 22nd, 2025 has been recalled.
The product’s item number was 17193 and the tuna was packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container with the “Kirkland Signature Brand Label.”
State that sold tuna reminiscent of Costco
The 3,314.7 pound tuna affected by the recall was sold in the Deli Section from Costco warehouse stores in these states.
- Alabama
- under
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- main
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- new york
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Yuta
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
What are the symptoms of Listeria poisoning?
Listeria poisoning is a food-borne bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for the elderly, those with a weak immune system, and pregnant women.
Symptoms include per CDC.
- heat
- Muscle pain
- headache
- Stiff shoulders
- confusion
- Loss of balance
- convulsions
- diarrhea
- Other gastrointestinal symptoms
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and/or life-threatening infections of newborn babies
- death
People in the high-risk category who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical care.
Have you bought this tuna from Costco? The FDA says
Anyone who buys tuna is encouraged to throw it away, the FDA says.
Are you worried about product illness? The FDA recommends contacting your healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact 425-558-7809 or email info@annasea.com.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter at USA Today. Contact her at nalund @usatoday.com and follow her at x @nataliealund.
