The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0237-2025·Announced 2025-07-16

Multiple celery products recalled for potential fluid contamination

UNFI General Corporate is recalling celery products that may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck. Affected products were distributed in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The contamination hazard is theoretical, involving an unspecified industrial fluid. Per the rubric, recalls with no reported harm and theoretical hazards are classified as low-risk precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

UNFI General Corporate is recalling three varieties of celery products: WLD HRVST OG2 Sliced Celery, USA OG2 Naked Celery, and WLD HRVST OG2 Celery Hearts. The products may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck used during storage or handling. A total of 213 cases are affected.

The recalled products were distributed to retailers in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them.

Consumers are advised to discard the affected celery or return it to the point of purchase. For questions, consumers can contact UNFI General Corporate through the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
1. WLD HRVST OG2 SLVD CELERY 2. USA OG2 NAKED CELERY 3. WLD HRVST OG2 CELERY HRT US
Manufacturer
UNFI General Corporate
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • contamination
  • foreign-substance

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • DC
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA

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