CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jun 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

BulkFoods.com brand Basic Vegetable Starter recalled by Natural Foods

Natural Foods is recalling BulkFoods.com brand Basic Vegetable Starter containing carrots, onions, celery, broccoli, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 17 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduct codes: 1lb bag-44776; 5lb bag-44774; and 20lb-44771 Vegetable starter lots 736-741

Quantity recalled14 Total

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-0676-2021
FDA event ID: 87969
Recalling firm: Natural Foods, Toledo, OH
Brand: BulkFoods.com
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 May 2021
FDA classified: 15 Jun 2021
Reported: 23 Jun 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Onions

Timeline

17 May 2021	Recall initiated by company
15 Jun 2021	Classified by FDA	+29 days
23 Jun 2021	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Firm received celery from BCFoods.com and BCFoods.com recalled the celery due to potential safety issue with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

BulkFoods.com brand Basic Vegetable Starter containing carrots, onions, celery, broccoli, and parsley in 1lb and 5lb bags and 20lb boxes

Where it was distributed

Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Arkansas California Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Indiana Michigan Missouri Mississippi Montana New Mexico New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm received celery from BCFoods.com and BCFoods.com recalled the celery due to potential safety issue with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Product codes: 1lb bag-44776; 5lb bag-44774; and 20lb-44771 Vegetable starter lots 736-741

Where was it sold?

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

2 other products · FDA event 87969

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is BulkFoods.com brand Vegetable Mixture containing potatoes recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jun 2021	CLASS II	BulkFoods.com brand Vegetable Mixture containing potatoes recalledBulkFoods.com	Natural Foods	Salmonella	23 states
23 Jun 2021	CLASS I	BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic recalledBulkFoods.com	Natural Foods	Salmonella	23 states

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All 3

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23 Jun 2021Food	CLASS I	BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic recalledBulkFoods.com	Natural Foods	Salmonella	23 states
23 Jun 2021Food	CLASS II	BulkFoods.com brand Vegetable Mixture containing potatoes recalledBulkFoods.com	Natural Foods	Salmonella	23 states

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