The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1430-2020·Announced 2020-09-16

Whole Foods Market Vegan Vanilla Cake Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling 18 units of Vegan Vanilla Cake due to an undeclared soy allergen. The product was sold in parts of the Southeast.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 18 units of its 6-inch Vegan Vanilla Cake (PLU 41070) because the product contains an undeclared soy allergen. The cakes were packaged in plastic dome containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels and had a net weight of 2 lb 11 oz (1219g).

The affected products were distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Tennessee, and one store in Tallahassee, Florida. The recall includes products with a sell-by date through August 24, 2020.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their PLU code and sell-by date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund or follow instructions provided by the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Vegan Vanilla Cake 6 Inch NET WT 2lb 11oz (1219g) Packed for Whole Foods Market PLU 41070 packaged in plastic dome containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
18

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 of 41070 and product sell-by date through August 24
  • 2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: