CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Classic Deli Pasta Salad recalled by Whole Foods Market Group
Whole Foods Market Group is recalling Classic Deli Pasta Salad, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Oct 2015 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
- F-0295-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72490
- Recalling firm
- Whole Foods Market Group, Everett, MA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 16 Dec 2015
- Reported
- 23 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Other
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 22 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 23 Dec 2015 | 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
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Classic Deli Pasta Salad, Sold by weight UPC 260976
Where it was distributed
ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ
ConnecticutMassachusettsMaineNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkRhode Island
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Is Classic Deli Pasta Salad recalled?
Yes. Whole Foods Market Group recalled Classic Deli Pasta Salad on 22 Oct 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0295-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Sell by 10/23/15
Where was it sold?
ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ
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 21 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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