Whole Foods Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts
Whole Foods Market is recalling Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies due to undeclared walnuts, a major food allergen.
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: "undeclared walnuts in Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies"
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is recalling Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, 18pk, NET WT. 0 lb 10 oz (283 g), because the product contains undeclared walnuts. The recall involves 12 packages (18 pack each) distributed in New Orleans, LA. The affected products have a UPC beginning with 0247181 and a Sell By date of 05.19.17.
The recall is being conducted because walnuts are a major food allergen that was not listed on the product label. This mislabeling poses a risk of allergic reactions to consumers who are sensitive to walnuts.
Consumers who purchased these cookies should check their pantry for the specific product and UPC code. If they have the recalled items, they should stop consuming them and contact Whole Foods Market for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, 18pk, NET WT. 0 lb 10 oz (283 g), Dist. by Whole Foods Market, 1105 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78703 USPC 0247181 004992
- Manufacturer
- Wholefoods Market
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
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)
- UPC beginning with 0247181
- Sell By 05.19.17
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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