Whole Foods recalling Wild Alaskan salmon

WASHINGTON (WITI) -- Whole Foods is recalling a lot of Wild Alaskan salmon because of the threat of Listeria.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the recall was announced after a sample tested positive for bacteria.

The recalled items were sold in stores in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Utah.

The recalled salmon is sold in black-and-gold, flat, rectangular vacuum-sealed packages; the lot code being recalled is 7425A2298B. The lot code is ink-jet printed on the back of the package, on the upper left side. The UPC code is 0 99482 40880 0. Signage is posted in Whole Foods Market stores to notify customers of this recall. Pictures of the product are enclosed.

No illnesses have been reported. A sample of the product tested positive for listeria.

Customers should dispose of the product in the garbage and wash their hands immediately to avoid any potential cross-contamination. Full refunds will be given at the store. Customers with questions may call 512-542-0060, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central..