The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2236-3015·Announced 2015-05-20

Whole Foods Tofu Meatloaf Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein

Whole Foods Market is recalling HotBar Tofu Meatloaf because it contains undeclared peanut protein. The product was sold in 13 states and the District of Columbia.

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 peanut protein, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' resulting in a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling approximately 2,790 pounds of HotBar, NE Tofu Meatloaf (UPC/PLU: 48000088750) due to the presence of undeclared peanut protein. The recall was initiated because the product contains cumin, which is associated with the peanut contamination, but the peanut ingredient was not listed on the label.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. The use-by dates for the recalled items range from January 20, 2015, to January 25, 2015.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC/PLU and use-by dates. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product. Those who have questions about the recall or need assistance should contact Whole Foods Market.

The recalled product

Product
HotBar, NE Tofu Meatloaf UPC/PLU: 48000088750
Manufacturer
Whole Foods 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)

  • Use by 1/20/15-1/25/15

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 39 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 39 products in this recall →