The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0703-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Whole Food Market Recalls Cheesecake Bars for Undeclared Almond Flour

Whole Food Market is recalling 20 cases of Cheesecake Bars sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island because the product may contain undeclared almond flour.

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 (almond) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Food Market is voluntarily recalling 20 cases of Cheesecake Bars, PLU number 240801, 2 oz. UPC: 0240801001992. The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared almond flour, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The recall covers specific production dates: MAY08201, MAY152018, MAY222018, and JUN042018.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific PLU and UPC numbers listed above. Individuals with an almond allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cheesecake Bars, PLU number 240801, 2 oz. UPC: 0240801001992
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market
Affected units
20

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 (4)

  • MAY08201
  • MAY152018
  • MAY222018
  • JUN042018

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: