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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-16-099072
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160223

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000865436
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411]
		IRS NUMBER:				741989366
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0928

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 BOWIE STREET
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78703
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5124774455

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 BOWIE STREET
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78703
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