Whole Foods Recalls Wedding Cookies for Undeclared Pecans
Whole Foods Market is recalling Wedding Cookies sold in five states because they contain undeclared pecans, a major allergen.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product contains undeclared allergens: pecans."
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution is recalling Wedding Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store) sold by the pound. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared pecans, which are a common food allergen.
The affected cookies were sold in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for these products purchased between October 22, 2012, and November 15, 2012.
Individuals with a pecan allergy or tree nut allergy should not consume these cookies. Those who have already consumed the product and are experiencing allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wedding Cookies (Baked Fresh In-Store), Whole Foods Market, sold by the pound.
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market South Seafood Distribution
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
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
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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