The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2334-2017·Announced 2017-06-14

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.

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 (walnuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

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
Hazard

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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