The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0147-2023·Announced 2022-11-16

Whole Foods Market dipping caramel recalled for undeclared wheat allergen

Whole Foods Market Dipping Caramel (PLU 34888) is recalled because it contains wheat that was not declared on the label. Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recalls have a minimum severity of 4. This recall involves undeclared wheat allergen, which poses a risk to allergic consumers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC is recalling Whole Foods Market Dipping Caramel (PLU 34888) sold by the pound in nonflexible plastic containers because the product contains wheat that is not declared on the label.

The recalled caramel was distributed in Colorado, Kansas, and the Northeast region. Affected units have sell-by dates between October 25, 2022 and November 15, 2022. Consumers who purchased this product between October 4, 2022 and October 25, 2022 may have been affected.

Consumers with wheat allergies who have this product should not eat it and should dispose of it or return it to the store. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences an allergic reaction should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Dipping Caramel, PLU 34888 sold by the pound and packaged in nonflexible plastic containers
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Category
Food
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CO
  • KS
  • NE

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