The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0357-2020·Announced 2019-12-25

Whole Foods Recalls Shredded Brussels Sprouts for Listeria Risk

Whole Foods Market is recalling shredded Brussels sprouts from its salad bars due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors, aligning with the 'Critical' criteria for severe health risks.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling shredded Brussels sprouts served on its salad bars. The recall is due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product was sold on the salad bar from October 10, 2019, through November 4, 2019.

The total quantity of product involved in the recall is 12,898 lbs. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide. The product is identified as 'Salad Bar, Brussels Sprouts Shredded served on the salad bar.'

Consumers who have purchased or consumed this product should check their records for the specific dates listed. If you have questions about the recall, please contact Whole Foods Market directly.

The recalled product

Product
Salad Bar, Brussels Sprouts Shredded served on the salad bar
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 57 recalled by Whole Foods Market 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 57 products in this recall →