The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1692-2016·Announced 2016-07-27

Whole Foods Recalls Kimchi Guacamole for Undeclared Allergens

Whole Foods Market is recalling Kimchi Guacamole due to undeclared fish, shellfish, and/or tree nuts. The product was distributed in Los Angeles, California.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 17-pound containers of Kimchi Guacamole (Item Number 20185700000) because the product may contain undeclared fish, shellfish, and/or tree nuts. The recall covers items with sell-by dates ranging from May 29 to May 31.

The affected product was distributed only in Los Angeles, California, with no foreign distribution reported. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and sell-by dates. If the product is found, consumers should not consume it and should contact Whole Foods Market for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kimchi Guacamole Item Number 20185700000
Manufacturer
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Affected units
17

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)

  • Item Number 20185700000 Sell-by Dates of May 29 to May 31

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by WHOLE FOODS MARKET under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →