Whole Foods Market has recently been issued a voluntary recall warning by the state Department of Health for their 365 ‘Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits.’ The recall is due to incorrect condiment ingredients listed on each bag, and potential milk and egg allergens found in the kits.
To ensure customers’ safety, Whole Foods is issuing a full refund for all customers who have purchased the recalled salad kits, providing they present a valid receipt. Read on to find out more about the recall and how to claim your refund.
Important Voluntary Recall: Whole Foods' 'Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad' Kits
On July 11th, the United States Food and Drug Administration shared a "undeclared milk and egg allergens" announcement from company Braga Fresh with brand name 365 By Whole Foods Market.
The FDA wrote: "Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling a single production run of 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kit 12oz bag purchased from Whole Foods Markets stores."
The product is being recalled, the FDA noted, because it "contains incorrect condiment ingredients resulting in undeclared milk and egg that was not listed on the product label."
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg "run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" if they consume this product, the federal agency warned.
The recalled product, 365 by Whole Foods Market 'Organic Asian Inspired Salad Kits,' were sold in "bags from refrigerated display cases in the Produce department at Whole Foods Market stores throughout the United States." (Check your fridge!)
The FDA also noted that these products can be identified by having "both a UPC code 9948246932 with Best if Used By Date 7/16/23" and the following Lot Code: "BFFS179A2."
If you're planning on shopping at your local Whole Foods store anytime soon, the FDA assures customers that "all affected products have been removed from store shelves."
All other Braga Fresh and 365 by Whole Foods Market Chopped Salad Kits across the nation are "properly labeled, and no other products are included," they added.
Consumers who have this product in their possession "should discard it," the agency stresses, and the affected products can be identified with the aforementioned facts, and also if they were purchased from June 28 – July 10, 2023.
As for a refund, Whole Foods shoppers who purchased these salad kits can bring a valid reciept into the store where they bought them for a full refund.
Consumers with additional questions, the FDA says, can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.
Stay safe!
