Top entities: Slade Gorton & Co., BJ s Wholesale Club, United States — Food and Drug Administration.

What category does this event fall under?

Regulatory — classified as product recall.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: -20 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

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Regulatory product recall

Salmon Recall Due to Listeria

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Feb 11, 2026; last updated Feb 17, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The recall of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon by Slade Gorton & Co.

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026

Sentiment

-20

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Market Impact

General

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Market Impact

The recall of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon by Slade Gorton & Co. due to Listeria contamination could lead to a minor negative impact on the stock price of BJ s Wholesale Club due to potential refunds and customer trust issues. The broader food and beverage industry may face increased scrutiny regarding food safety standards.

Food and Beverage Retail

Event Summary

Slade Gorton & Co. has recalled lot 3896 of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon, sold in 2-pound bags at BJ s Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The United States — Food and Drug Administration discovered the contamination through a random sample. No illnesses have been reported to date. BJ s Wholesale Club is notifying its members who purchased the product, offering full refunds. Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe symptoms in healthy individuals and miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women.

Entities Involved

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Slade Gorton & Co.

Slade Gorton & Co. initiated the recall of its Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon due to potential Listeria contamination, which negatively impacts its reputation and product integrity.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment -30.0

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BJ s Wholesale Club

BJ s Wholesale Club sold the recalled salmon and is notifying its members, which could lead to a minor negative impact on customer trust and operational costs for refunds.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment -10.0

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United States — Food and Drug Administration

Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0

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