Whole Foods Market Bowl Korean Chicken Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Whole Foods Market is recalling Korean Chicken Bowl products with UPC 26235400000 sold from October 10 to November 4, 2019, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns. It can also lead to life-threatening infections in pregnant women and older adults. The contamination occurred during the manufacturing process of the product.

Who’s affected

People who purchased the Korean Chicken Bowl with UPC 26235400000 from Whole Foods Market between October 10 and November 4, 2019. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and older adults are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 26235400000 on the product packaging. The product was sold at Whole Foods Market stores from October 10 through November 4, 2019.

Brand
Whole Foods Market
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC 26235400000 on the packaging to identify affected items.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume until you check if it's part of the recall.

When was this product sold?

The product was sold at Whole Foods Market from October 10 through November 4, 2019.

Who is most at risk from this contamination?

Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.

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Subject: Recall F-0403-2020 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market

Hello,

I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-0403-2020 from Whole Foods Market.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0403-2020 (November 4, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0403-2020 to see it in context.
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Whole Foods Market recalls Bowl, Korean Chicken UPC 26235400000 sold packaged in stores

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