The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1145-2020·Announced 2020-08-19

Whole Foods Recalls Kouign-Amann Pastries for Potential Undeclared Eggs

Whole Foods Market is recalling Kouign-Amann pastries due to a potential undeclared egg allergen. The recall affects 102 units sold in seven states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is 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 the death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 102 units of Kouign-Amann Pastry available in plastic clamshell 4-packs. The recall is issued because the product may contain undeclared eggs, which is a significant food allergen. The affected products bear Whole Foods Market scale labels with PLU code 26739400000 and a sell-through date of July 27, 2020.

The recalled pastries were distributed in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Consumers who purchased these items should check their pantries for the specific PLU code and sell-through date. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kouign-Amann Pastry available in plastic clamshell 4-packs with Whole Foods Market scale labels, a PLU code 26739400000
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
102

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)

  • PLU code 26739400000 and a sell through date of July 27
  • 2020

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: