CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Smoothie-Immunity Boost recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Immunity Boost, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesSold between June 1 and July 21, 2014 at Whole Foods Stores
Quantity recalledUnknown

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-0658-2015
FDA event ID
68897
Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Jul 2014
FDA classified
9 Dec 2014
Reported
17 Dec 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Juice

Timeline

23 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
9 Dec 2014Classified by FDA+139 days
17 Dec 2014Published 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

The product has the potential to be 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

Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Immunity Boost 16 oz., UPC/PLU 50172; Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Immunity Boost 24 oz., UPC/PLU 50173; Whole Foods Market Smoothie-Immunity Boost 32 oz., UPC/PLU 50174

Where it was distributed

All states where Whole Foods Market stores are located except Florida, Washington, and Oregon.

Nationwide FloridaOregonWashington

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Is Smoothie-Immunity Boost recalled?

Yes. Whole Foods Market recalled Smoothie-Immunity Boost on 23 Jul 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0658-2015.

Why was it recalled?

The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Sold between June 1 and July 21, 2014 at Whole Foods Stores

Where was it sold?

All states where Whole Foods Market stores are located except Florida, Washington, and Oregon.

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 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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