Costco members in Oregon are being urged to check their refrigerators following a recall of Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke. The ready-to-eat seafood dish, a Hawaiian-inspired poke featuring raw fish, was pulled from shelves after federal regulators issued a food safety alert.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the product, manufactured by Western United Fish Company, may pose a health risk. The recalled items were sold in clear plastic containers by weight in the fresh deli section of Costco warehouses. The affected batch carried a pack date of September 18, 2025, and a sell-by date of September 22, 2025. Customers can identify the product by Costco item number 17193.
While the recall notice applied to stores in 33 states nationwide, the alert specifically extends to Costco locations in Oregon, meaning local residents who may have purchased the product are advised to take immediate precautions. Customers who bought the recalled poke received direct notifications from Costco, but health officials stress that some buyers may have missed the message. Because the item is sold fresh, it may still be in refrigerators across the state.
Oregon’s Department of Agriculture has also reminded consumers of the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked seafood. Even with careful handling, bacteria or parasites can survive in fresh fish. In this case, the recall is precautionary but still serious, given the perishable nature of the product and the large number of households who may have purchased it on the September 18 sale date.
Consumers in Oregon are urged not to eat the recalled Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke. Instead, the product should be returned to any Costco warehouse for a full refund. Anyone who has already eaten the poke and is experiencing symptoms of foodborne illness, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or fever, should seek medical attention promptly.
Costco, which is known for its Kirkland Signature private label, routinely works with federal regulators to notify members of recalls and offer refunds. Still, given the widespread popularity of its poke products and the short timeframe of this sale, officials are encouraging extra caution.
This recall comes at a time when Oregon shoppers are increasingly drawn to ready-made meals in bulk retail settings. As convenience foods gain traction, state and federal officials continue to emphasize food safety and proper storage as key responsibilities for both consumers and retailers.
For now, the advice is simple: if you purchased Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke around September 18 in Oregon, check your refrigerator and do not consume it.