The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0708-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Whole Foods Market Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling 1,144 vegan pumpkin pies because they contain walnuts that are not listed on the label.

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 for walnuts, a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 1,144 units of its 9-inch and 1/2 Vegan Pumpkin Pies. The affected products are packaged in clear clamshells or brown Kraft paper boxes and carry UPCs 24917101099 and 24917300699. The pies have best-by dates ranging from October 27 to November 30.

The recall was initiated because the pies contain walnuts, a major allergen, which were not declared in the ingredient list or a 'contains' statement on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with walnut allergies.

The products were distributed in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Consumers who purchased these pies should check their labels for the specific UPCs and best-by dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market 9 inch Vegan Pumpkin Pie (32 oz) and 1/2 Vegan Pumpkin Pie (15 oz), packaged in both clear, clamshell packaging and brown, Kraft paper boxes. Distributed by Whole Foods Market. UPCs 24917101099 and 24917300699.
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market
Affected units
1,144

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 (1)

  • Best Buy dates of 10/27-11/30.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: