Recall: Salads & Wraps from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's & Walgreens

 Athertone Foods, Inc. of Richmond, CA is voluntary recalling “Best Buy” dates 9-23-13 through 11-14-13 of ready to eat salads and wraps because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Specific FDA regulated product information is below:

Product Description	UPC	Areas Distributed	Retailers
Delish Greek Style Orzo Salad (6.oz)  Clam Shell	49022 74630	Northern CA	Walgreens
Delish Asian Style Noodle Salad (6. oz)  Clam Shell	49022 74628	Northern CA	Walgreens
Delish Vegetarian Wrap (11.3oz) Cellophane	49022 55349	Northern CA	Walgreens
Classic Greek Salad (9. oz) Clam Shell	0083 5794	Northern CA Northern NV	Trader Joe’s
Southwestern  Salad Kit (20 Lbs box)	N/A	Northern CA	Whole Foods
Wheat Berry Salad Kit (20 Lbs box)	N/A	Northern CA	Whole Foods

The “Best Buy” dates can be located on the front of the package label.

A full investigation is currently under way in order to identify any potential source of contamination.  In the meantime, all retailers have been notified to cease selling these products from Atherstone Foods, Inc.

Consumers who purchased the contaminated products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it. Consumers with questions may contact Atherstone Foods at (510) 236-8905 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm PST.