Seafood product sold at NC Costco stores is being recalled due to listeria risk
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- Annasea Foods Group recalled Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to listeria risk.
- The product was packed on Sept. 18 and sold in 33 states, including NC Costco stores.
- Consumers should discard affected items and seek refunds at Costco locations.
A seafood item sold at North Carolina Costco stores under the house brand Kirkland Signature is being recalled.
Green onions in the Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to the company issuing the recall, Annasea Foods Group.
The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to serious pregnancy complications and can cause symptoms including high fever, severe headache, nausea and diarrhea in healthy people.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Costco tuna product recalled
The affected Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke came in clear plastic clamshell containers with a Kirkland Signature label. They have a pack date of 9/18/2025 and a sell by date of 9/22/2025.
These products were sold at Costco Warehouse locations in 33 states, and more than 3,300 pounds of the ahi tuna items are being recalled nationwide.
Anyone who has purchased the product should not consume it, throw it away and visit Costco for a full refund.
Annasea Foods Group is working with its green onion supplier to determine the cause of the contamination, it said in the recall announcement.
Issues or concerns about the recall may be directed to Annasea Foods Group via call (425-558-7809) or email (info@annasea.com).
Listeria infection is one of the most common causes of death from foodborne illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, about 1,600 people are infected with it, and about 260 people die from it, the CDC estimates.
NC Costco locations
Costco has 10 stores in North Carolina, including in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Garner, Mooresville, Charlotte and Matthews. Find a Costco at costco.com.
This story was originally published September 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM with the headline "Seafood product sold at NC Costco stores is being recalled due to listeria risk."
