Dr. Marty Makary, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discussed recent concerns regarding a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats and a study suggesting a connection between COVID-19 and an increased risk of hearing loss. In a related development, a product sold at Costco has been recalled due to listeria contamination concerns, marking the latest in a series of similar recalls by the wholesale retailer in recent weeks.
Acme Smoked Fish has conducted a voluntary recall of certain packages of Kirkland Smoked Salmon as a precautionary measure. This recall specifically pertains to packages with the Lot number 8512801270 and was communicated to Costco members who purchased the affected items. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to Costco for a full refund.
Previously, Costco recalled items like ReadyWise 110 Serving Emergency Protein Bucket, Red’s Southwestern Grill Chicken Mini Burritos, and ten lots of El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquitos due to listeria concerns. The prior week saw recalls of Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara and Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Sauce for the same issue.
These recalls are part of a broader concern linked to the BrucePac recall involving nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service initiated this recall after testing revealed listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium responsible for severe infections, particularly in vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.
Costco typically reaches out to customers who have purchased recalled products, with only specific items identified by best-by dates or lot codes being impacted.
