CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Jan 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Artichoke Wheatberry Salad recalled by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is recalling Artichoke Wheatberry Salad, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 12 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1424-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66825
- Recalling firm
- Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA
- Brand
- Artichoke Wheatberry
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Nov 2013
- FDA classified
- 16 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 22 Jan 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +65 days |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Salad ingredients supplied are now under recall for potential e-coli 0157:H7.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Artichoke Wheatberry Salad: sold in prepackaged pint and half pint containers in the Prepared Foods Dept. as well as sold fresh from the Deli case and salad bar.
Where it was distributed
Northern CA only
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Salad ingredients supplied are now under recall for potential e-coli 0157:H7.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 28563300000 or 28563400000; Expiration dates of Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2013.
Where was it sold?
Northern CA only
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 66825| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Southwest SooFoo Salad recalled by Whole Foods MarketSouthwest SooFoo | Whole Foods Market | Packaging Defects | CA |
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