The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0618-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Whole Foods 365 Croissants Recalled for Undeclared Eggs

Whole Foods Market Brand 365 croissants are being recalled because they contain undeclared eggs, posing a risk to individuals with egg allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (eggs), which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC is recalling 6-pack croissants due to the presence of undeclared eggs. The affected product is the CROISSANT 6 PK, identified by UPC 0248421006991 and a sell-by date of 11/4/16 or earlier. A total of 42,118 units were made and distributed between August 1, 2016, and November 2, 2016.

The recall is limited to select Whole Foods Market stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The hazard is an undeclared allergen, which can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
CROISSANT 6 PK

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →