Whole Foods Market vs Wegmans Food Markets, INC.
Side-by-side food safety comparison from FDA recall data
Verdict
Whole Foods Market has 25 more FDA food recalls on record than Wegmans Food Markets, INC. (62 vs 37). Class I (most dangerous) recalls: Whole Foods Market has 36 vs Wegmans Food Markets, INC. with 11. Currently active recalls: Whole Foods Market (0), Wegmans Food Markets, INC. (1).
| Metric | Whole Foods Market | Wegmans Food Markets, INC. |
|---|---|---|
| Total Recalls Fewer recalls indicates better food safety track record | 62 | 37* |
| Class I (Dangerous) Most serious recalls — risk of serious health problems or death | 36 | 11* |
| Class II (Moderate) | 26 | 26 |
| Class III (Low Risk) | 0 | 0 |
| Active Recalls | 0* | 1 |
| Most Recent Recall | 2020-10-27 | 2025-11-22 |
| First Recall on Record | 2013-08-10 | 2014-04-21 |
Whole Foods Market has 25 more FDA food recalls on record than Wegmans Food Markets, INC. (62 vs 37). Class I (most dangerous) recalls: Whole Foods Market has 36 vs Wegmans Food Markets, INC. with 11. Currently active recalls: Whole Foods Market (0), Wegmans Food Markets, INC. (1).