Costco Recalls Ahi Tuna Poke in 30+ States Over Listeria Risk

Key Takeaways

  • More than 3,300 pounds of Kirkland Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke have been recalled

  • The recall is due to possible listeria contamination from green onions

  • No illnesses have been reported

TUESDAY, Sept. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Costco has recalled more than 3,000 pounds of its Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke after testing found a risk of listeria contamination.

The recalled product, supplied by Annasea Foods Group, was sold in the deli section of Costco stores in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall Sept. 20.

No illnesses have been reported so far, but officials warn the product should not be eaten.

This recall was initiated after a supplier received a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes in green onions. They were used "only in Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke on 9/17/2025," the FDA notice said. 

Annasea Foods Group is working with the supplier to identify the root cause, it added. 

Recall details:

Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke (item #17193)

  • Packaging: Clear plastic clamshell container with the Kirkland Signature label

  • Pack date: Sept. 18, 2025

  • Sell-by date: Sept. 22, 2025

  • Amount recalled: About 3,315 pounds

Customers who purchased the product should throw it away or return it to Costco for a full refund. 

Questions can be directed to Annasea Foods Group at 425-558-7809 (Weekdays 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT) or by email at info@annasea.com.

Listeria is a harmful bacteria that can cause an infection called listeriosis. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches and more.

More information

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on listeria.

SOURCE: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sept. 20, 2025

What This Means For You

If you bought Kirkland Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, don’t eat it. Throw it away or return it to Costco for a refund, and call your doctor if you notice symptoms of listeria.

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