The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0590-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Whole Foods Market Plain Streusel Coffeecake Recalled for Undeclared Pecans

Whole Foods Market is recalling Plain Streusel Coffeecake (no nuts) because it contains undeclared pecans, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as it involves a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death due to undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 14 units of Plain Streusel Coffeecake (no nuts), 20 oz., packaged in a clear plastic dome and black plastic base. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared pecans, which is a major food allergen.

The affected products were distributed in Massachusetts (MA) and had sell-by dates ranging from September 19 to September 30, 2014. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging and sell-by dates listed above. Individuals with a pecan or tree nut allergy should avoid consuming the product. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Plain Streusel Coffeecake (no nuts), 20 oz.. packaged in a clear plastic dome/black plastic base
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market
Affected units
14

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)

  • Sell By September 19-30
  • 2014

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: