The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0199-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Whole Foods Organic Instant Oatmeal Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal cups due to undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in Colorado and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a severity score of 1 or 2. Given the hazard is an undeclared allergen (wheat), which poses a risk to sensitive individuals, a score of 2 (Moderate) is appropriate as it is more than a cosmetic defect but less severe than high-risk pathogens or Class I/II recalls.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 11,520 units of 365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar Pecan With Other Natural Flavors. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared wheat, a major food allergen. The affected product is sold in 2.3 oz microwaveable cups with UPC 9948247977.

The recall covers products with a "Best by" date of 07/10/20 and lot code *191S01. These items were distributed in Colorado and Pennsylvania. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product from this recall.

The recalled product

Product
365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar Pecan With Other Natural Flavors UPC 9948247977 NET WT 2.3 OZ. microwaveable cups cold individually
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
11,520

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Best by: 07/10/20 present on master case and retail unit
  • Lot code: *191S01 present on the master case

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: