Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Salads and Veggies Over Listeria Threat

Key points

• A major recall at Whole Foods was due to Listeria monocytogenes found in vegetables from a supplier, Mann Packing Co.
• Listeria is a dangerous bacterium that can grow in refrigeration, posing a significant risk in ready-to-eat foods for vulnerable populations. The incident highlights aspects of food safety challenges in the retail prepared foods sector, including those related to complex supply chains and the diffic
• Consumers who purchased prepared foods from Whole Foods should immediately check recall lists and discard any affected products to avoid the risk of listeriosis.
• The recall underscores the shared responsibility for food safety among suppliers, retailers, and consumers, and the need for vigilance in food handling at home.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - FSIS recalls and public health alerts
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - FSIS recalls and public health alerts
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts
• USA Today - Whole Foods Recall Alert Listeria Could Be Lurking - Jul 2024

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