Whole Foods Market

Recall #F-1005-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-25

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Whole Foods Market is recalling a specific batch of their Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recalled product is the 4 oz cold smoked sliced salmon sold in multiple states.

Who is at risk

This is especially concerning for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, as Listeria can cause serious illness in these groups.

What to do

Check if you have this product at home by looking for the Whole Catch brand name and 4 oz size. If you do, throw it away or return it to Whole Foods for a refund; do not eat it. If you consumed this salmon and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

Whole Foods Market Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Cold Smoked Sliced, Net Wt. 4 oz, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

6924 retail units

Distribution

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada , New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas and Utah.

Lot / code info

UPC code 0 99482 40880 0, Lot codes 7425A2298B and 7425A2297A. Sell by dates are applied at store level when product is thawed for sale and go 21 days out from date of thaw. Accordingly, the sell by dates should begin with 11/22/12 at the earliest and 2/15/13 at the latest.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2013-09-19