Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Whole Foods Market is recalling Green Chile Chicken Tamales because they contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
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: "Contains undeclared milk"
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,270 units of Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on the hot bar. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.
The affected products are identified by Product Codes beginning with 224401, 237593, 272405, 237597, 272429, 277626, or 272435. These items have Best By dates ranging from March 7, 2020, to March 31, 2020, and were packed between February 28, 2020, and March 1, 2020. The recall covers distribution in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact Whole Foods Market for more information or to arrange a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on he hot bar PLU 72429 packaged in plastic containers and in family-style meal kits
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Food — Frozen / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,270
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 (10)
- Product Code (begins with) 224401
- 237593
- 272405
- 237597
- 272429
- 277626
- 272435
- Best By Through 3/7/2020-3/31/2020
- Packed date from February 28th 2020 to March 1st
- 2020
Distribution
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