CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Wedge Charred Corn Salad served on the salad bar recalled

Whole Foods Market is recalling Wedge Charred Corn Salad served on the salad bar, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSold on the salad bar from Oct.10.2019 through Nov. 4.2019
Quantity recalled12,898 lbs (total of all products)

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-0353-2020
FDA event ID
84223
Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 Nov 2019
FDA classified
19 Dec 2019
Reported
25 Dec 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Other
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Salad Kits

Timeline

4 Nov 2019Recall initiated by company
19 Dec 2019Classified by FDA+45 days
25 Dec 2019Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Possible contamination 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

Wedge Charred Corn Salad served on the salad bar

Where it was distributed

nationwide

Nationwide

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Is Wedge Charred Corn Salad served on the salad bar recalled?

Yes. Whole Foods Market recalled Wedge Charred Corn Salad served on the salad bar on 4 Nov 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0353-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Which lots are affected?

Sold on the salad bar from Oct.10.2019 through Nov. 4.2019

Where was it sold?

nationwide

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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