Whole Foods Market Queso Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Cashews
Whole Foods Market is recalling Queso Sauce sold in Arizona due to a potential undeclared cashew 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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as it poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling specific containers of Queso Sauce. The affected product is sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of various weights and can be identified by a PLU code on the scale label beginning with 74135. The recall is limited to products with a sell-by date of April 14, 2020.
The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared cashews, a tree nut allergen. This labeling error poses a risk to consumers with cashew allergies.
The recall is currently distributed in Arizona. Consumers who purchased this product should check their labels for the specific PLU code and sell-by date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Whole Foods Market for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole Foods Market Queso Sauce PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 74135 sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of various weights.
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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)
- sell-by date of April 14
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Whole Foods Market
See all →- SevereCahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereCahill Cheddar with Porter Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereWhole Foods Market Cranberry Biscotti Recalled for Undeclared Pistachios
FDA (Food) · 2021-04-14
- SevereWhole Foods Market Recalls Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-16
- CriticalWhole Foods Recalls BBQ Turkey Meatballs for Undeclared Egg
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-02
Same hazard · allergen cashew
See all →- SevereSunflower Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-01
- SevereSunflower seed products recalled due to undeclared cashew allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-01
- SevereSunflower Seeds Salted Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-01
- SevereSunflower Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-01
- SevereSunflower Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-01
Similar recalls
- SevereWhole Foods Recalls Basil Pesto for Undeclared Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2019-06-26
- HighWhole Foods Recalls Slaw Kale Avocado Salad Due to Undeclared Peanut
FDA (Food) · 2015-05-20
- HighWhole Foods Recalls Quesadilla Veggie for Undeclared Peanut
FDA (Food) · 2015-05-20
- SevereWhole Foods Market Recalls Minestrone Soup for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2020-05-06
- SevereWhole Foods Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2019-06-26
- CriticalWhole Foods Market Recalls Macaroni and Cheese for Undeclared Egg
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-02