Whole Foods Recalls Korean Chicken Bowls Due to Listeria Risk
Whole Foods Market is recalling Korean Chicken Bowls due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were sold nationwide from October 10 to November 4, 2019.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,898 pounds of Korean Chicken Bowls (UPC 26235400000) due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected products were sold packaged in stores nationwide between October 10, 2019, and November 4, 2019. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop eating them immediately. They should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Whole Foods Market or visit the FDA website for additional details on the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bowl, Korean Chicken UPC 26235400000 sold packaged in stores
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- 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 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.
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