CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Jul 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Celery Seed Whole Organic, labeled, "Celery Seed Whl OG recalled
The Whole Herb Company is recalling Celery Seed Whole Organic, labeled, "Celery Seed Whl OG, distributed in Iowa. The recall was initiated on 27 May 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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
- H-0221-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96997
- Recalling firm
- The Whole Herb Company, Sonoma, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 May 2025
- FDA classified
- 9 Jul 2025
- Reported
- 16 Jul 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Celery
Timeline
| 27 May 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination 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
Celery Seed Whole Organic, labeled, "CELERY SEED WHL OG; Net Wt: 56.25 Lbs"
Where it was distributed
Domestic: IA. Foreign: Not Applicable.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Whole Herb Item No: CEL10010. Whole Herb Lot No: 003150ST. Supplier Item No: CEL-15698. Supplier Lot No: 3-34086.
Where was it sold?
Domestic: IA. Foreign: Not Applicable.
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | a.) King Kullen brand Diced Celery recalled by Gracie's KitchensKing Kullen | Gracie's Kitchens | Listeria | CT, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | 10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut recalled by E-Z Spuds | E-Z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
| Food | CLASS I | BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic recalledBulkFoods.com | Natural Foods | Salmonella | 23 states |