Costco is recalling popular fish and meat products due to the risk of listeria contamination

Costco has recalled several fish and meat products due to possible Listeria contamination. The retail giant recently issued a series of recalls for salmon and chicken products sold across the U.S. amid fears the foods may have been exposed to the potentially deadly bacteria. Here's what you should know about the recent recalls and the affected products:

Costco is recalling meat and fish products

Notice letters were sent earlier this week to customers who purchased the affected products: Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara, Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portabello Mushroom Sauce and Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon. The recalled chicken products were sold from September to October, while the salmon was sold between October 9th and 13th.

Several other products were also recalled: Readywise 110 Serving Emergency Protein Bucket, Red's Southwestern Grill Chicken Mini Burritos and El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquitos. The company warned customers to use the recalled products and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

The chicken and fish recall comes just days after hundreds of popular waffle products from various brands were recalled due to the risk of listeria contamination. According to a notice released by the FDA, TreeHouse Foods has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 700 waffle products from dozens of brands including Kodiak and Good & Gather. (Also read: Waffles sold at Walmart, Target recalls…)

Although no illnesses have been reported from consuming the affected products, the FDA warns that those “who are concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.” Symptoms of listeriosis or listeria poisoning include fever, muscle pain, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, cramps, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

In addition, foodborne bacterial infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant people. “Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, and others with weakened immune systems,” the agency warns.

“Healthy individuals may only experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Infection with Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women,” the FDA adds.