The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled a specific lot of Wellsley Farms Farm‑Raised Atlantic Salmon sold in 2‑lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Lot 3896, which was on sale from January 31 to February 7, 2026, was withdrawn after a random FDA sample detected Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported.
BJ’s has notified members who purchased the product and is offering refunds or guidance on safe disposal. The company is working with the FDA and the salmon producer, Slade Gorton & Co., Inc., to ensure affected customers are protected.
The recall comes at a time when BJ’s is reporting steady growth. In the most recent quarter, comparable club sales rose 1.6% year‑over‑year, while merchandise gross margin rates slipped 50 basis points. Membership fee income increased 7.9% YoY, and the company has continued to open new clubs, driving SG&A expenses higher.
Because the recall involves a single lot and no health incidents, analysts expect it to have a negligible impact on BJ’s financial results. The company’s robust membership base and diversified revenue streams provide a buffer against isolated product safety events.
In its latest earnings, BJ’s highlighted that 'Strong execution, membership and traffic drove first quarter results,' underscoring the retailer’s focus on operational efficiency and customer experience.
BJ’s remains committed to food safety and supply‑chain oversight, and the recall is being handled with transparency and prompt customer communication to preserve trust in its grocery‑first retail model.
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