PORTLAND, Maine — Whole Foods is recalling two products, Curry Chicken Salad and Classic Deli Pasta Salad, in seven states, including Maine, over possible listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
In a news release, Whole Foods Market of Cambridge, Massachusetts, said it is recalling bulk and packaged Curry Chicken Salad and Classic Deli Pasta Salad sold in stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. The salads were sold prepackaged, in salad bars, in store’s chef’s cases and in sandwiches and wraps prepared in the stores. The affected products were sold in stores between Oct. 18 and Oct. 22, 2015 and have a “sell by” date of October 23, 2015. The recalled items include:
UPC 285551, Curry Chicken Salad, Our Chef’s Own, sold by weight, sell by 10/23/15
263144, Curry Chicken Salad Wrap, Made Right Here, sold by weight, 12 oz., sell by 10/23/15
263126, Single Curry Chicken Salad Wrap, Made Right Here, 7 oz., sell by 10/23/15
261068, Curry Chicken Salad CC, sold by weight, sell by 10/23/15
263142, PPK Salad Chicken Curry, sold by weight, sell by 10/23/15
265325, Curry Chicken Salad Rollup, 7 oz., sell by 10/23/15
260976, Classic Deli Pasta Salad, sold by weight, sell by 10/23/15
270742, FP Pasta Salad Classic Deli, sold by weight, sell by 10/23/15
0 36406 30001 7, Classic Deli Pasta Salad, 6 oz., sell by 10/23/15
0 36406 30264 6, Classic Deli Pasta Salad, 14 oz., sell by 10/23/15
A sampling of the products tested positive for listeria monocytogenes during a routine inspection of Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic Kitchen facility.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Consumers should seek immediate medical care if they develop these symptoms.
Consumers who have purchased this product from Whole Foods Market should discard it and bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact their local store or call 617-492-5500 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.