The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1675-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Whole Foods Spinach Orzo Salad Recalled for Undeclared Pine Nuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling Spinach Orzo Salad sold in New England because it contains undeclared pine nuts, a potential allergen.

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 undeclared pine nuts, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,106.68 pounds of Spinach Orzo Salad (Our Chef's OWN) sold by weight. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared pine nuts, which poses a risk to consumers with pine nut allergies.

The affected product was sold in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island. Consumers should check their refrigerators for this product, identified by a PLU code beginning with 61159, and ensure it was sold on or before February 24.

Consumers with a pine nut allergy should not consume the product. Those who have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers may return the product to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Spinach Orzo Salad Our Chef's OWN, sold by weight PLU:beginning with 61159
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market

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)

  • Sold on date of February 24 or before

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: