Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
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Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for 190 cases of Wellsley Farms Atlantic Salmon distributed in Maryland due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Maryland. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon after it was determined the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was classified by the FDA as a Class II risk on March 4, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 190 cases of salmon distributed in Maryland. Specific product details include:
- Product Name: Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon
- Size: Net WT. 32 oz. (2 lbs.) 907 g
- UPC Code: 888670025963
- Lot Number: 3896
- Production Date: June 30, 2025
- Best By Date: June 30, 2027
- Recall Number: H-0541-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Wellsley Farms salmon should not consume the product. The items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. For further information, consumers may contact Slade Gorton & Co., Inc., located at 255 Bear Hill Rd Ste 401, Waltham, MA.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Source
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