The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0738-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Whole Foods Recalls Almondine Wedding Cookies for Undeclared Almond Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound because they contain undeclared almonds. The cookies were distributed in five southeastern states.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution is recalling Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound. The recall was initiated because the product contains an undeclared allergen: almonds. The recall involves 31 cases, with each case containing 320 5-ounce cookies.

The affected cookies were purchased between October 22, 2012, and November 15, 2012. Distribution was limited to Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Consumers who purchased these cookies should check their pantries for the product. Individuals with an allergy to almonds should avoid consuming the cookies. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as return instructions or disposal methods.

The recalled product

Product
Almondine Wedding Cookies sold by the pound.

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)

  • Purchased between 10/22/2012 and 11/15/2012

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution 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.

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Same manufacturer · Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution

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