CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Jan 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Southwestern Salad kit box) recalled by Atherstone Foods
Atherstone Foods is recalling Southwestern Salad kit box), distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1422-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66811
- Recalling firm
- Atherstone Foods, Richmond, CA
- Brand
- Southwestern
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Nov 2013
- FDA classified
- 14 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 22 Jan 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +66 days |
| 22 Jan 2014 | 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
Investigation into an outbreak of e-coli 0157:H7 found that Glass Onion Catering was the supplier of the products. All FDA regulated products were made with similar ingredients.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Southwestern Salad kit (20 lb box). Contents in individual Bags: Cooked Soo Foo Roasted Corn Red and Yellow Bell Peppers Jalapenos Cilantro Pepitas Dressing. Packaged for Whole Foods Manufactured by Glass Onion Catering, Richmond, CA
Where it was distributed
Northern CA and Northern NV
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Investigation into an outbreak of e-coli 0157:H7 found that Glass Onion Catering was the supplier of the products. All FDA regulated products were made with similar ingredients.
Which lots are affected?
UPC NA Best by Dates of 9-23-13 to 11-14-13.
Where was it sold?
Northern CA and Northern NV
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
5 other products · FDA event 66811This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Delish Asian Style Noodle Salad, Tender noodles recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Delish Asian Style Noodle Salad, Tender noodles recalledDelish Asian | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV | |
| CLASS II | Delish Vegetarian Wrap, Fire Roasted red bell pepper recalledDelish Vegetarian | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV | |
| CLASS II | Delish Greek Style Orzo Salad recalled by Atherstone FoodsDelish | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV | |
| CLASS II | Trader Joe's Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese recalledTrader Joe's | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV | |
| CLASS II | Wheat Berry Salad kit box) recalled by Atherstone Foods | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV |
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All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | greens & Grains Hummus & Quinoa Tabouleh Wrap recalled | Atherstone Foods | Undeclared Soy | CA |
| Food | CLASS II | Poultry Products recalled by Atherstone Foods | Atherstone Foods | Undeclared Soy | |
| Food | CLASS II | Wheat Berry Salad kit box) recalled by Atherstone Foods | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV |
| Food | CLASS II | Trader Joe's Classic Greek Salad with Feta Cheese recalledTrader Joe's | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV |
| Food | CLASS II | Delish Greek Style Orzo Salad recalled by Atherstone FoodsDelish | Atherstone Foods | Foreign Material | CA, NV |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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