Grilled Chicken & Kale Brussels Meal recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Whole Foods Market is recalling its Grilled Chicken & Kale Brussels Meal because possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was found. The nationwide recall covers products distributed from October 10, 2019 through November 4, 2019.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 per the rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4. While no deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source text, the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) combined with the Class I classification elevates the severity beyond moderate levels.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued recall F-0404-2020 for the Grilled Chicken & Kale Brussels Meal (UPC 26753800000) manufactured by Whole Foods Market. The product was sold in the chef's case and distributed nationwide from October 10, 2019 through November 4, 2019.
The recall is based on possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. Because this is an FDA Class I recall, the entire batch is being removed from commerce to protect consumers from potential harm.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop eating it immediately and dispose of it. Whole Foods Market is working with the FDA to ensure safe handling and proper disposal. Those with symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea should seek medical attention promptly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Grilled Chicken & Kale Brussels Meal UPC 26753800000 sold in the chef's case
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Food — 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.
See all 57 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Whole Foods Market
See all →- SevereCahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereCahill Cheddar with Porter Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereWhole Foods Market Cranberry Biscotti Recalled for Undeclared Pistachios
FDA (Food) · 2021-04-14
- SevereWhole Foods Market Recalls Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-16
- CriticalWhole Foods Recalls Fried Chicken Meals for Potential Undeclared Egg
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-02
Same hazard · listeria
See all →- SevereGIAS Food Inc. Recalls Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighElegant Foods Recalls Pecorino Toscano Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-30
- CriticalBettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recalled for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-30
- SevereMon Sire Brie Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Presence
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-23
- SevereImported Pork Guanciale Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA FSIS · 2026-09-06
Similar recalls
- HighWhole Foods Market Recalls Grilled Spiced Peach and Kale Salad
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- HighWhole Foods Grilled Peaches Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- HighWhole Foods Grilled Peaches with Burrata Recalled for Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- HighWhole Foods Market Recalls Grill Tray Peaches Due to Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- HighWhole Foods Market Recalls Grilled Peaches and Cream for Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- CriticalWhole Foods Recalls Curry Chicken Salad Due to Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2015-12-23