FDA Recall: Wellsley Farms Salmon for Listeria monocytogenes
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FDA Recall: Wellsley Farms Salmon for Listeria monocytogenes

Wellsley Farms • February 12, 2026

Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon Recall: FDA Warns of Listeria Risk

Slade Gorton & Co. has issued an urgent recall for one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon after routine FDA testing detected potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Shoppers in seven states who bought the frozen 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club should stop using the product immediately and request a refund.

Key Recall Details

  • Brand / Product: Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon (frozen, 2-lb bags)
  • Lot Number: 3896
  • UPC: 888670025963 (printed on back of bag)
  • Sell-by Dates: January 31 – February 7, 2026
  • Retailer: BJ’s Wholesale Club
  • Affected States: DE, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA, VA
  • Hazard: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
  • Reported Illnesses: None to date
  • Consumer Hotline: 1-888-628-0730 (24/7 refund line)

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Why the Wellsley Farms Salmon Recall Matters

Listeria infection can cause high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant people are at increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. The bacteria can survive freezing, so the salmon is unsafe even if it has remained frozen. Discard any remaining product or return it to BJ’s Wholesale Club for a full refund.

How to Identify the Recalled Salmon

Look at the back of your 2-lb Wellsley Farms salmon bag:

  • Find the UPC beneath the cooking instructions — it should read 888670025963.
  • Just below the Nutrition Facts panel, locate the lot code 3896.
  • If both numbers match, your salmon is included in the recall.

Refund & Disposal Instructions

  1. Do not eat the salmon, even if fully cooked or frozen.
  2. Seal it in a plastic bag and discard it, or return it to any BJ’s Wholesale Club member-service desk.
  3. Call BJ’s recall hotline at 1-888-628-0730 to initiate a refund or ask questions.
  4. Clean and sanitize all surfaces, containers, and utensils that contacted the fish.

Official Images from the Recall

Location of lot code 3896 on Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon bag
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Front label of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon 2-lb bag
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Back label showing UPC on Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon lot is recalled?
Only lot 3896 of the frozen 2-lb Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon (UPC 888670025963) sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Was Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon sold in other stores?
No. Slade Gorton confirms the recalled salmon was distributed exclusively through BJ’s Wholesale Club in seven states.
Can I safely cook Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon instead of returning it?
No. Cooking may not eliminate Listeria; the FDA advises you to discard or return the product for a refund.
Have any illnesses been linked to the Wellsley Farms salmon recall?
No illnesses have been reported as of the recall’s publication date.
Who can I contact about the Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon recall?
Call the 24-hour consumer hotline at 1-888-628-0730 or email Annie.tselikis@sladegorton.com for media inquiries.
Is my Wellsley Farms salmon safe if it has been frozen for months?
No. Listeria can survive freezing temperatures. Do not consume any recalled lot 3896 product.
What should restaurants do with recalled Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon?
Food-service operators must stop serving the product immediately, follow disposal or return instructions, and sanitize all equipment or surfaces that contacted the salmon.

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