Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread in plastic containers. A Recalled by Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: January 29, 2013
Company: Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread in plastic containers. A sample of product label (SELL BY and PACK DATES may differ): "0295307 014144 LOX & CREAM CHEESE WHOLE FOODS MARKET CCOLD SMOKED SALMON (SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE). CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT.***SELL BY 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"

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

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: OR, WA

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)

Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report