Whole Foods Market recalls
Every recall we track for Whole Foods Market — 303 in all, from 2013–2021 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 59 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Whole Foods Market peaked in 2019 (102); 149 since 2017. 15% rated “stop using now”.
All FDA recall records for Whole Foods Market since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 18 | 14 | 58 | 12 | 102 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 29 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Whole Foods Market recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
Most common reasons for Whole Foods Market recalls
What to do if you have a recalled Whole Foods Market product
- Match the lot code, UPC and best-by date on your package to the recall; only those lots are affected.
- Don’t eat it. Return it for a refund or throw it away sealed, and clean surfaces it touched.
- If you feel unwell after eating it, call your doctor and mention the recall.
All Whole Foods Market recalls
53 shown- Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and contact Whole Foods for details.
Whole Foods MarketJul 27, 2021 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Cranberry Biscotti PLU 41712 packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container
Whole Foods Market recalls cranberry biscotti with undeclared pistachios. Stop using if you have the product with PLU 41712 sold through April 2021.
Whole Foods MarketMar 11, 2021 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili Variable weight sold by lb. Packed For Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market recalls Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili due to undeclared shrimp allergen from mislabeling. Consumers should check product dates and avoid if allergic to shrimp.
Whole Foods MarketNov 23, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Fried Chicken Meal with Mac & Cheese, packaged in clear plastic container with printed label product code begins with
Whole Foods Market recalls Fried Chicken Meal with Mac & Cheese products with potential undeclared egg. Check product codes beginning with 247257 or 237444 for affected items.
Whole Foods MarketOct 27, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Vegan Vanilla Cake 6 Inch NET WT 2lb 11oz (1219g) Packed for Whole Foods Market PLU 41070 packaged
Whole Foods Market recalls vegan vanilla cake with undeclared soy milk allergen. Consumers should check PLU code 41070 and sell-by date through August 24, 2020 for affected items.
Whole Foods MarketAug 18, 2020 - UnratedFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Mitica La Dama Sagrada Raw Milk - Aged 60 Days or More PLU 20656400000 Individual sliced cheese
Whole Foods Market is recalling Mitica La Dama Sagrada Raw Milk aged 60+ days due to undeclared lysozyme from egg whites. This may pose health risks for consumers. Learn about affected products and safety steps.
Whole Foods MarketAug 10, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Buttermilk Biscuits, 4pk NET WT 1lb 0 oz PLU: 30561 packaged in plastic clam shell
Whole Foods Market recalls 4-pack buttermilk biscuits with undeclared soy allergen. Consumers should avoid these products due to allergy risk.
Whole Foods MarketAug 6, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Kouign-Amann Pastry available in plastic clamshell 4-packs with Whole Foods Market scale labels, a PLU code 26739400000
Whole Foods Market recalls Kouign-Amann pastries with PLU code 26739400000 due to potential undeclared eggs. Consumers should check product labels and contact Whole Foods for details.
Whole Foods MarketJul 24, 2020 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets Net Wt 1 oz. individually packaged in plastic clamshell containers with Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market recalls Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets (1 oz) that may contain undeclared almond tree nuts. Consumers should check for PLU code 2685640000 and sell-by date through July 26, 2020.
Whole Foods MarketJul 23, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake Slice PLU: 78620 packaged in plastic clam shell with scale label
Whole Foods Market recalls Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake Slice (PLU 78620) due to undeclared walnuts. Consumers should check packaging for sell-by dates through July 2020.
Whole Foods MarketJun 24, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Queso Sauce PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 74135 sold in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls quesosauce with PLU code 74135 due to potential cashew contamination. Consumers should check product labels for the specific code and avoid use if concerned.
Whole Foods MarketApr 16, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 248529 for soup sold in
Whole Foods Market recalls Minestrone Soup with PLU codes starting 248529 or 246691 sold before April 17, 2020. Product may contain undeclared milk.
Whole Foods MarketApr 10, 2020 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on he hot bar
Whole Foods Market recalls Green Chile Chicken Tamales served as Family Meals due to undeclared milk content. Consumers should check product codes and dates for affected items.
Whole Foods MarketMar 2, 2020 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Horn Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell
Whole Foods Market recalls Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Horn Cookies due to undeclared milk. Check your PLU and best-by date for details.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 4, 2020 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes Net Wt 7.75 oz (220g) UPC 9948247606 Paper carton
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes due to undeclared milk and coconut allergens.
Whole Foods MarketDec 19, 2019 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato 1 Pint (473mL) UPC 9948248024 packaged in a clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato due to undeclared egg. Check your pint for expiration dates and UPC.
Whole Foods MarketNov 22, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls STIR FRY BEEF VEGAN served on the hot bar
Whole Foods Market recalls Stir Fry Beef Vegan served on hot bar from Oct 10-2019 to Nov 4, 2019 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid eating the product.
Whole Foods MarketNov 4, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market White Parkerhouse Rolls PLU 49557 NET WT. 0 lb 12 oz (340g) packaged in a clear plastic bag 12 rolls
Whole Foods Market recalls Parkerhouse Rolls due to undeclared milk and eggs. Consumers should check product labels for PLU 49557 and date.
Whole Foods MarketOct 9, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Consider Bardwell Farm Dorset cheese PLU code 97776 sliced and wrapped in plastic cling with Whole Foods Market scale
Whole Foods Market recalls Bardwell Farm Dorset cheese (PLU 97776) sold through 10/30/2019 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check labels for the PLU code and sell-by date.
Whole Foods MarketSep 30, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar Pecan With Other Natural Flavors UPC 9948247977 NET WT
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal with undeclared wheat. Consumers should check UPC 9948247977 for affected products.
Whole Foods MarketSep 4, 2019 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Decorated Red Apple Cookies sold in display case in retail stores
Whole Foods Market recalls 4,880 decorated red apple cookies due to undeclared egg. Sold through Aug 20, 2019. Check your display case.
Whole Foods MarketAug 20, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Organic Maple & Brown Sugar Pecan Instant Oatmeal 2.3 oz (65 g) microwaveable cups that are sold individually
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Organic Maple & Brown Sugar Pecan Instant Oatmeal microwaveable cups sold individually due to undeclared pecans. Check for lot code *144S03 or best by date 06/21/20.
Whole Foods MarketAug 9, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Sun-dried tomato pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 256009
Whole Foods Market recalls sun-dried tomato pesto (PLU 256009) due to failure to label major allergens: milk, walnuts, and pine nuts. Consumers should check labels and avoid if allergic.
Whole Foods MarketJun 5, 2019 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Hipster Chipster Cookies; 9 oz. container with 6 cookies; UPC 0247449 006990 Sold at Whole Foods, Yulupa
Whole Foods Market recalls Hipster Chipster Cookies due to undeclared walnuts causing anaphylactic reactions. Check UPC 0247449 006990 for affected items sold at Whole Foods locations.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 1, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Smoked Turkey with Apple & Cheddar Sandwich packaged in plastic nonflexible containers
Whole Foods Market recalls Smoked Turkey with Apple & Cheddar Sandwiches packaged in plastic nonflexible containers due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check sell dates and contact for details.
Whole Foods MarketJan 24, 2019 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Brand White Corn Chips, Salted NET WT 20 oz. (1 LB 4 OZ) 567 g packaged in a plastic bag
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value White Corn Chips due to possible undeclared milk content. Consumers should check packaging for Best By dates and UPC 9948247145.
Whole Foods MarketSep 25, 2018 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me cheese (under the names Explorateur, Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me Cheese and
Whole Foods Market recalls Explorateur French Triple Creme cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Check lot codes and dates.
Whole Foods MarketApr 9, 2018 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Decorated (iced holiday cookies sold from self service cookie displays - cookies in the shape of eggs, bunnies and
Whole Foods Market recalls iced Easter cookies in egg, bunny and chick shapes sold in 9 CA locations from March 2018 due to missing egg allergen declaration. Consumers should check for signs at displays.
Whole Foods MarketMar 25, 2018 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Frosted Pumpkin Drop Cookies; 2-oz.; sold in clear plastic clamshell container with PLU number 024767; UPC 24767000000
Whole Foods Market recalls 2-oz. Frosted Pumpkin Drop Cookies due to undeclared walnuts. Check your clear clamshell containers for PLU 024767.
Whole Foods MarketOct 26, 2017 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls BAY CITIES PRODUCE VEGETABLE BLEND POWER SB; Identifier # 46000004927, 1 lb. container
Whole Foods Market recalls 1 lb. vegetable blend power SB (ID #46000004927) sold Sept 28-Oct 20, 2017 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid consumption.
Whole Foods MarketOct 20, 2017 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Hand Pie Apple Cinnamon 3 PK, NET WT 8 oz. PLU number 23646100000
Whole Foods Market recalls 3-pack apple cinnamon hand pies with undeclared egg allergen. Consumers should check best-by dates (Oct 15, 2017 or earlier) and avoid if allergic to egg.
Whole Foods MarketOct 13, 2017 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Decorated (sugared) holiday cookies sold in the shape of purple eggs, pink bunnies or yellow chicks. These cookies were
Whole Foods Market recalls sugared holiday cookies shaped as purple eggs, pink bunnies, or yellow chicks sold before April 14, 2017 due to undeclared egg content.
Whole Foods MarketApr 15, 2017 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Vulto Creamery Hamden raw milk cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Vulto Creamery Hamden raw milk cheese (sold 01/02/2017 - 04/02/2017) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and contact Whole Foods Market for details.
Whole Foods MarketMar 8, 2017 - UnratedFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese (PLU 0206151-0206159) sold through 9/2/2016 due to possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Consumers should avoid consumption.
Whole Foods MarketAug 3, 2016 - Lower riskFood
WHOLE FOODS MARKET recalls Kimchi Fried Rice
Whole Foods Market recalls Kimchi Fried Rice sold May 25-27, 2016 due to undeclared fish, shellfish, and tree nuts. Consumers should avoid eating the product.
Whole Foods MarketMay 27, 2016 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Korean BBQ Sauce NET WT 12 OZ (340g) packaged in a glass bottle
Whole Foods Market recalls 12 oz Korean BBQ Sauce due to undeclared peanut and coconut. Check your bottle's best-by date and UPC.
Whole Foods MarketMay 11, 2016 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Mango Frozen Fruit Bars 4 Bars-4 fl. oz. (118 mL) each-Net 16 fl. oz. (472 mL) in a cardboard
Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Everyday Value Mango Frozen Fruit Bars due to undeclared coconut. Consumers should check UPC 0-99482-41344-6 for affected products.
Whole Foods MarketMar 9, 2016 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Blue Cheese products with possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected items sold between January 20 and March 21, 2016, with PLU numbers starting 293308.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 29, 2016 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Pecorino cheese aged in walnut leaves due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Check your PLU and sell-by dates.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 16, 2016 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Tart Key Lime Square Net wt 16 oz. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - 0022263800000
Whole Foods Market recalls 16 oz Key Lime Square tart due to metal shavings found in brownies. Consumers should check UPC 0022263800000 and discard if purchased before Dec 7, 2015.
Whole Foods MarketDec 3, 2015 - Stop using nowMeat & poultry
Whole Foods Market Recalls Curry Chicken Salad Product Due To Possible Listeria Adulteration
Whole Foods Market recalls curry chicken salad products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume; discard or return immediately.
Whole Foods MarketOct 24, 2015 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Organic Roquefort Papillon cheese packaged in clear plastic wrap
Whole Foods Market recalls Organic Roquefort Papillon cheese with potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products include those packaged in clear plastic wrap with PLU 029536 and sell by dates.
Whole Foods MarketOct 7, 2015 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market, CC & FP HSH Coconut Curry Cauliflower Salad, SOLD BY THE POUND, CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS.
Whole Foods Market recalls coconut curry cauliflower salad due to accidental inclusion of almonds. This allergen mistake affects products sold by the pound in clear plastic containers with PLU codes 2743600:00000 and 2743610:00000.
Whole Foods MarketJul 30, 2015 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts NET WT 11 oz (312g). UPC: 0-76958-62059-1, Distributed by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market recalls 11 oz raw macadamia nuts due to Salmonella contamination. Consumers should avoid using these products if they were purchased between March 19, 2016 and June 21, 2016.
Whole Foods MarketJun 25, 2015 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona; 40% Ingredients: Cocoa Butter, whole powdered milk, sugar, cocoa beans, brown
Whole Foods Market recalls Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona due to undeclared hazelnuts. Check your UPC and packaging for details.
Whole Foods MarketMay 23, 2015 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls WHOLE FOODS MARKET Raw MACADAMIA NUTS NET WT 11OZ (312g) Distributed by Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703
Whole Foods Market recalls 11oz raw macadamia nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check product dates and UPC codes for affected items.
Whole Foods MarketApr 17, 2015 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Marinade Lime Chipotle 2 Gallon UPC/PLU: 48000024264; Marinade Lime Chipotle UPC/PLU: 48000024272
Whole Foods Market recalls two Marinade Lime Chipotle products due to undeclared peanut protein in items containing cumin. Consumers should check UPCs 48000024264 and 48000024272.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 7, 2015 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in 5.6 oz. clear plastic container with clear plastic lid; UPC:
Whole Foods Market recalls 24 units of raw macadamia nuts with Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
Whole Foods MarketFeb 3, 2015 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Small Cookie Platter 18oz. UPC Code: 24386800000 Lot Code: All Medium Cookie Platter 35oz. UPC Code:
Whole Foods Market is recalling small, medium, and large cookie platters due to undeclared peanuts and tree nuts. Consumers should check UPC codes and stop using if they have these products.
Whole Foods MarketJan 3, 2015 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Cheese sold under the brand name, Fat Bottom Girl, Ingredients: Raw sheeps' milk, salt, cheese cultures Contains Milk:
Whole Foods Market recalls Fat Bottom Girl cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected items sold with clear plastic wrap and Whole Foods Market scale labels up to January 20, 2015.
Whole Foods MarketDec 31, 2014 - Stop using nowFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Balsamic Chicken Breast & Peaches, UPC/PLU 20254100000
Whole Foods Market recalls balsamic chicken breast and peaches (UPC 20254100000) sold June 1-July 21, 2014 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid consumption.
Whole Foods MarketJul 23, 2014 - Use cautionFood
Whole Foods Market recalls The Kitchen Whole Foods Chipotle Chicken Wrap; Good to Go. Net Weight: 10 oz.. (283 g) individually wrapped sandwich
Whole Foods Market recalls Chipotle Chicken Wraps containing undeclared anchovies. Consumers should avoid these products due to fish allergen risk.
Whole Foods MarketApr 4, 2014 - Lower riskFood
Whole Foods Market recalls Artichoke Wheatberry Salad: sold in prepackaged pint and half pint containers in the Prepared Foods Dept. as well as
Whole Foods Market recalls Artichoke Wheatberry Salad (pint/half pint containers) due to potential E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. Products sold Nov 9-13, 2013, with UPCs 28563300000 or 28563400000.
Whole Foods MarketNov 12, 2013
Whole Foods Market recall questions
How many recalls has Whole Foods Market had?
303 recalls from Whole Foods Market are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2013–2021 (302 food, 1 meat and poultry).
What is the most recent Whole Foods Market recall?
Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic, dated Jul 27, 2021. Every Whole Foods Market recall is listed on this page, newest first.
Why are Whole Foods Market products recalled?
The most common reasons on record: The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (75); Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (57); Undeclared peanut protein in products containing cumin (39); Product potentially contaminated with Salmonella. (34).
What should I do if I have a recalled Whole Foods Market product?
Match the lot code, UPC and best-by date on your package to the recall; only those lots are affected. Don’t eat it. Return it for a refund or throw it away sealed, and clean surfaces it touched. If you feel unwell after eating it, call your doctor and mention the recall.
How do I get alerts for new Whole Foods Market recalls?
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