The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0750-2015·Announced 2014-12-31

Whole Foods Tarte Aux Pomme Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Whole Foods Market is recalling Tarte Aux Pomme pies due to undeclared almonds, a major food 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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 57 units of Whole Foods Tarte Aux Pomme 10 inch pies. The product is packaged in a brown box with a net weight of 2 lb 8 oz and carries the UPC 23072300000. The recall is issued because the product contains undeclared almonds.

The affected units have Best By Dates between 11/20/2014 and 12/01/2014. The product was distributed in Connecticut (CT).

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. Individuals with an allergy to almonds should avoid consuming this product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Tarte Aux Pomme 10 inch, packaged in a brown box. Net Wt. 2 lb 8 oz. UPC: 23072300000
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market
Affected units
57

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 By Dates between 11/20/2014 and 12/01/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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