The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0296-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Whole Foods Recalls FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli Due to Listeria

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. is recalling FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli sold by weight because it is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. is recalling FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli, sold by weight with UPC 270742, because the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects products with a 'Sell by' date of 10/23/15.

The product was distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators and discard any items matching the description and sell-by date. If you have questions about the recall, contact the recalling firm or your local health department.

The recalled product

Product
FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli, sold by weight UPC 270742
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Sell by 10/23/15

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Whole Foods Market Group Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 10 products in this recall →