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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2239-2016/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office·Food·Aug 3, 2016

Whole Food Market Thai Shrimp Salad Serving Size 8 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Whole Food Market Spicy Harissa Salmon Salad sold in the NE region was mislabeled as Thai Shrimp Salad. This resulted in undeclared salmon (Fish) and Pistachio (treenut).

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANEMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office
Recalling firmWhole Foods Market Northeast Regional OfficeEnglewood Cliffs, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 21516
Distribution area
NE

NE region

United States

Quantity affected88 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2239-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office initiated this food recall on August 3, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Whole Food Market Spicy Harissa Salmon Salad sold in the NE region was mislabeled as Thai Shrimp Salad. This resulted in undeclared salmon (Fish) and Pistachio (treenut). The FDA report lists distribution as: NE region.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Whole Food Market Spicy Harissa Salmon Salad sold in the NE region was mislabeled as Thai Shrimp Salad. This resulted in undeclared salmon (Fish) and Pistachio (treenut).

Whole Food Market Thai Shrimp Salad Serving Size 8 OZ was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2239-2016, dated September 21, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Whole Food Market Thai Shrimp Salad Serving Size 8 OZ recall?

Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office recalled Whole Food Market Thai Shrimp Salad Serving Size 8 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2239-2016. Whole Food Market Spicy Harissa Salmon Salad sold in the NE region was mislabeled as Thai Shrimp Salad. This resulted in undeclared salmon (Fish) and Pistachio (treenut).

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2239-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.