Whole Foods recalls baby spinach products over possible Salmonella outbreak


Whole Foods Market is recalling prepared food products containing baby spinach across 8 states in the US because of a potential contamination of Salmonella.

The voluntary recall was made a day after Long Island, New York-based Satur Farms recalled specific lots of baby spinach and mesclun in New York and Florida.



Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the US. It affects the intestinal tract. Those with compromised immune systems are most at risk.

Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and abdominal pain.

According to Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last two to seven days.

The US Food and Drug Administration said in a statement that the affected products, including salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps, were sold at stores in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

Customers in these states are also being advised by the FDA to discard products from Whole Foods’s salad bars and hot bars sold through Wednesday.

Affected products can be identified by the following information:

Product

Product Code (begins with)

Sell by Date

Affected States

Chicken Florentine Panini

265249

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Golden Beet & Tangerine Salad

276651

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Locavore Cheese Steak Wrap

288833

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

276640

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Quinoa with Dark Leafy Greens

276652

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Roasted Vegetables Panini

286668

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Salad Spring Berry Power

261702

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Smoked Turkey with Apple & Cheddar Sandwich

289436

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Spinach and Vegetable Quinoa Salad

287410

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Spinach Ravioli Salad with Lemon, Tomato, and Parmesan CC

262216

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Strawberry Balsamic Quinoa CC

226215

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Tofu Shawarma Wrap

225938

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Turkey Avocado Sandwich (Turkado Sandwich)

268506

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Turkey with Spinach & Feta Sandwich

278131

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Vegan Spinach Almond Ricotta Pizza

289927

1/26/2019

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI

Chicken Cordon Blue Panini

236489

1/24/2019

CT, NJ, NY

New England Cranberry Turkey Sandwich

236543

1/24/2019

CT, NJ, NY

Paleo Mediterranean Tuna Salad

278786

1/27/2019

CT, NJ, NY

Spinach, Sauteed with Garlic CC

262208

1/27/2019

CT, NJ, NY

Avocado Dragon Ball Bowl

239999

1/27/2019

FL

Bistro Pasta Salad

270265

1/26/2019

FL

Breakfast Sandwich Platter

289062

1/26/2019

FL

Chicken Enchiladas Dinner

268015

1/28/2019

FL

Cilantro & Lime Chicken Burrito

270878

1/26/2019

FL

Coconut Kiwi Butter Bowl

251413

1/27/2019

FL

Egg White & Spinach Breakfast

276983

1/27/2019

FL

Egg White Burrito

276829

1/27/2019

FL

Eggplant Rolantini

270871

1/26/2019

FL

Focaccia Vegetable Pesto Sandwich

260646

1/27/2019

FL

Goat Cheese Salad With Mandarin Orange & Candied Cashews

272681

1/27/2019

FL

I Yam What I Yam Bowl

251986

1/27/2019

FL

Large Brasserie Cheese Goat Salad

272680

1/27/2019

FL

Large Goat Cheese Green Salad

289143

1/28/2019

FL

Large Spinach & Mushroom Salad

272061

1/27/2019

FL

Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

284071

1/26/2019

FL

Mesclun Mix With Candied Pecans & Sun Dried Cranberries

272093

1/27/2019

FL

Mesclun Mix With Candied Pecans & SunDried Cranberries

272788

1/27/2019

FL

Mustard Crusted Salmon

271328

1/28/2019

FL

My Big Fat Greek Pizza

270663

1/26/2019

FL

Orange Lentil Vegetable Egg Bowl

251625

1/27/2019

FL

Pizza Il Mediterraneo

229250

1/24/2019

FL

Salad Golden Beets Tangerine

271078

1/26/2019

FL

Sandwich Baguette Chicken Saltimbocca

237929

1/26/2019

FL

Sandwich Baguette Turkey Brie

237933

1/26/2019

FL

Sandwich Ham Olive Sliced

236398

1/27/2019

FL

Serbian Ajvar Vegetable Club

220041

1/28/2019

FL

Small Spinach & Mushroom Salad

272793

1/27/2019

FL

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta

225081

1/28/2019

FL

Spinach Artichoke Bleus Pizza

271388

1/26/2019

FL

Spinach Gorgonzola Salad

267982

1/26/2019

FL

Spinach Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

260136

1/28/2019

FL

Spinach Walnut Bleus Pizza

271331

1/26/2019

FL

Vegetable Pesto Focaccia

244952

1/27/2019

FL

Vegetable Pesto Focaccia Sandwich

244953

1/27/2019

FL

Watermelon Garbanzo Vegetable Bowl

251968

1/27/2019

FL

Source: FDA

Customers who purchased the affected products are eligible for a full refund if they show a valid receipt of their purchase.