CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tart Large Square Fruit recalled by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is recalling Whole Foods Market Tart Large Square Fruit, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Jul 2014 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-0642-2015
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +139 days |
| 17 Dec 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
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 Tart Large Square Fruit, UPC/PLU 28893200000; Whole Foods Market Tart Fruit Large, UPC/PLU 20189700000; Whole Foods Market Tart Fruit Large Square, UPC/PLU 20611000000; Whole Foods Market Tart Fruit Medium, UPC/PLU 26255; Whole Foods Market Tart Fruit Medium, UPC/PLU 20189800000; Whole Foods Market Tart Fruit Small, UPC/PLU 20189600000
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 Tart Large Square Fruit recalled?
Yes. Whole Foods Market recalled Tart Large Square Fruit on 23 Jul 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0642-2015.
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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