The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2033-2014·Announced 2014-06-25

Whole Foods Thai Soba Noodle Salad Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. is recalling 140 units of Thai Soba Noodle Salad because the product contains undeclared soy.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Thai Soba Noodle Salad contains undeclared soy"

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. is recalling 140 units of Whole Foods Thai Soba Noodle Salad, 9 oz. refrigerated plastic containers. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared soy, a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified by the UPC Code 36406304107 and has a Use By date of 05/25/14. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and Use By date. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact Whole Foods Market Group Inc. for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Thai Soba Noodle Salad , 9 oz. refrigerated plastic container UPC Code: 36406304107
Affected units
140

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)

  • Use By
  • 05/25/14

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Whole Foods Market Group Inc.

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