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FDA Food recall · Reported March 27, 2013

Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic. An example of the whole bagel label (in part): "0298437 003996 BAGEL FULL LOX CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***Whole Foods Market Inc., Bellevue, WA 98005***" There is a light blue wa

Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #
F-1228-2013
Affected scope
Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending
Initiated
January 29, 2013
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Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc) recalled Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic… — a critical-severity action.

Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic… was recalled by Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc) in March 27, 2013. Reason: Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample wa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1228-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc) issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample wa….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
March 27, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1228-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1228-2013) was formally reported on March 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 29, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Seattle, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending.

The documented reason for this recall is: Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic. An example of the whole bagel label (in part): "0298437 003996 BAGEL FULL LOX CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***Whole Foods Market Inc., Bellevue, WA 98005***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" An example of the half bagel label (in part): "0292811 001998 HALF BAGEL WITH LOX CAPERS AND CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH OELIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC BARLEY FLOUR, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"

Reason for recall

Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1228-2013
Date reported March 27, 2013
Date initiated January 29, 2013
Recalling firm Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc)
Firm location Seattle, WA
Affected scope Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending
Distribution 14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1228-2013) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall — stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic. An example of the whole bagel label (in part): "0298437 003996 BAGEL FULL LOX CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***Whole Foods Market Inc., Bellevue, WA 98005***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" An example of the half bagel label (in part): "0292811 001998 HALF BAGEL WITH LOX CAPERS AND CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH OELIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC BARLEY FLOUR, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET". Recalled by Whole Foods Market Pacific Nw Distribution Center (Pdc). Units affected: Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending.
Why was this product recalled?
Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 27, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1228-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: 14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1228-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported March 27, 2013.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

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