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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0806-2022·Announced 2022-03-09

Whole Foods Market Vanilla Shortbread Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg

Whole Foods Market Vanilla Shortbread Cookies are recalled due to undeclared egg allergen. The 23 units distributed in Washington D.C. with pack date 1/20/22 may pose serious risk to consumers with egg allergies.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, its most serious category, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. Although no illnesses have been reported to date, the undeclared egg allergen poses inherent risk to consumers with egg allergies.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of Whole Foods Market Vanilla Shortbread Cookies due to undeclared egg. The affected product is packaged in clear plastic containers with a white scale label (PLU 66705), with a pack date of January 20, 2022 and sell-by date of February 19, 2022.

The recall affects 23 units distributed in Washington D.C. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health hazard to consumers with egg allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have an egg allergy. The product should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund. Anyone who consumed the product and experienced allergic symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.

The recall was initiated on February 3, 2022, and was terminated on April 16, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Vanilla Short Bread Cookies packaged in clear plastic container with a white scale label applied PLU 66705
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Category
Food — Bakery / Cookies
Hazard
  • allergen-egg

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 (2)

  • Pack Date: 1/20/22
  • Sell By Date 2/19/22

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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