CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Dec 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Whole Foods Market, Organic Carrots & Celery recalled by F&S Fresh Foods
F&S Fresh Foods is recalling Whole Foods Market, Organic Carrots & Celery, distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 18 Nov 2024 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-0292-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95812
- Recalling firm
- F&S Fresh Foods, Vineland, NJ
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Nov 2024
- FDA classified
- 16 Dec 2024
- Reported
- 25 Dec 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 18 Nov 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Organic Carrots & Celery, NET WT. 15 oz (425 g), PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED, Packed For: Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703, Pre-washed and ready to eat
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV
ArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiIdahoNevada
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19
Which lots are affected?
UPC 826766810529 lots: GH236 through GH284
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA, HI, ID, 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 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 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
1 other product · FDA event 95812| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Whole Foods Market, Organic Carrot Sticks recalled by F&S Fresh Foods | F&S Fresh Foods | E. coli | 5 states |
More recalls from F&S Fresh Foods
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | ReadyMeals Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Pretzel Duo Sandwich recalledReadyMeals | F&S Fresh Foods | Undeclared Sesame | OR |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Foods Market, Organic Carrot Sticks recalled by F&S Fresh Foods | F&S Fresh Foods | E. coli | 5 states |