The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1024-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Whole Foods Market Red Velvet Cheesecake Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake Slices due to undeclared walnuts. The recall covers 287 units sold in California, Idaho, and Nevada.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared walnuts) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries were reported.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 287 units of Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake Slices (PLU: 78620) because the product contains undeclared walnuts. The affected product is packaged in a plastic clam shell with a scale label applied. The recall was initiated on June 24, 2020, and was terminated on July 23, 2020.

The recalled cheesecake slices were distributed in California, Boise, Idaho, and Reno, Nevada. Consumers should check for sell-by dates through July 1, 2020, to identify affected units. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

Individuals with a walnut allergy should avoid consuming this product. Consumers who have purchased the product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake Slice PLU: 78620 packaged in plastic clam shell with scale label applied
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
287

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)

  • sell-by dates through July 1
  • 2020

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: