The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1871-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Whole Foods Vegan Chocolate Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling Divine Treasures 100000 Smooches Vegan Chocolate because the product contains undeclared peanuts.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling Divine Treasures 100000 Smooches, Vegan Chocolate. The product is packaged in a clear round 8 oz plastic container and is available in various weights. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared peanuts in the product.

The affected units have sell-by dates through May 6, 2015. The recall is limited to Connecticut. The total quantity involved is 4.58 lbs.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact Whole Foods Market for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Divine Treasures 100000 Smooches, Vegan Chocolate packaged in a clear round 8 oz plastic container, various weights
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 (2)

  • Sell By dates through May 6
  • 2015.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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