The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1028-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Whole Foods Market Cookie Platters Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts and Tree Nuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling Small, Medium, and Large Cookie Platters due to undeclared peanuts and tree nuts. The products were distributed in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like peanuts and tree nuts pose a severe risk to allergic individuals.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling Small, Medium, and Large Cookie Platters because they contain undeclared peanuts and tree nuts. The recalled products include the Small Cookie Platter (18oz, UPC 24386800000), Medium Cookie Platter (35oz, UPC 24387300000), and Large Cookie Platter (55oz, UPC 24766100000). All lot codes are affected.

The products were distributed in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. A total of 492 units were involved in the recall. The cookie platters are packed in clear plastic containers with printed sticker labels within the retail grocery stores.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or tree nuts should be particularly cautious.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Small Cookie Platter 18oz. UPC Code: 24386800000 Lot Code: All Medium Cookie Platter 35oz. UPC Code: 24387300000 Lot Code: All Large Cookie Platter 55oz. UPC Code: 24766100000 Lot Code: All Whole Foods From Whole Foods Markets Contains…
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
492

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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