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

BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic recalled

Natural Foods is recalling BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 17 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduct codes: chopped celery 1lb bag-42404 and 5lb bag-42406; Chopped celery lot 730-741

Quantity recalled23 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-0675-2021
FDA event ID: 87969
Recalling firm: Natural Foods, Toledo, OH
Brand: BulkFoods.com
Classification: Class I
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: Celery

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 dehydrated chopped celery in 1lb and 5lb plastic bags

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: chopped celery 1lb bag-42404 and 5lb bag-42406; Chopped celery lot 730-741

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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 II	BulkFoods.com brand Basic Vegetable Starter recalled by Natural FoodsBulkFoods.com	Natural Foods	Salmonella	23 states

More recalls from Natural Foods

All 3

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jun 2021Food	CLASS II	BulkFoods.com brand Basic Vegetable Starter recalled by Natural FoodsBulkFoods.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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All 12

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11 Feb 2026Food	CLASS II	spicely Organic celery salt NO Artificial Coloring NO recalled	Organic Spices	Labeling Errors	13 states
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16 Jul 2025Food	CLASS I	Celery Seed Whole Organic, labeled, "Celery Seed Whl OG recalled	The Whole Herb Company	Salmonella	IA
8 Jan 2025Food	CLASS II	a.) King Kullen brand Diced Celery recalled by Gracie's KitchensKing Kullen	Gracie's Kitchens	Listeria	CT, NY
17 Nov 2021Food	CLASS II	10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL