The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1743-2014·Announced 2014-04-09

Whole Foods Tom Yom Soup Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling Tom Yom Soup because the ingredient list includes whey but fails to declare milk as the source of the 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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Kitchen is recalling 504 cups of Tom Yom Soup, 24 oz. plastic cups, packed 6 cups/cardboard case. The product is labeled in part 'Manufactured by Whole Foods Market, Landover, MD 20785' and carries UPC 00000601467. The specific 'Use by' date for the affected units is 4/8/14.

The recall was initiated because the ready-to-eat soup lists whey in the ingredient statement but does not declare milk as the source for the allergen. This labeling error poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

The product was distributed to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and use-by date listed above. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact Whole Foods Market for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tom Yom Soup, 24 oz. plastic cups, packed 6 cups\cardboard case, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by Whole Foods Market, Landover, MD 20785***UPC 00000601467***
Affected units
504

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)

  • Use by 4/8/14

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Same manufacturer · Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Kitchen

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