The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2907-2015·Announced 2015-08-12

Whole Food Market Recalls Cherry Pies Due to Undeclared Egg

Whole Food Market is recalling specific cherry pies because they contain undeclared egg. The recall covers products sold in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Whole Food Market is voluntarily recalling 20 units of Cherry Pie 9 Inch, Cherry Pie Half, and individual slices. The recall was initiated on July 1, 2015, and was terminated on August 18, 2016. The affected products have Best By dates ranging from June 26, 2015, to July 3, 2015.

The reason for the recall is that the products contain undeclared egg. This is a significant safety concern for individuals with egg allergies. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled products were distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Consumers who purchased these specific cherry pies should check their Best By dates and stop consuming the product if it matches the description. They should contact Whole Food Market for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cherry Pie 9 Inch NET WT. 2lb 4oz (1021g) and Cherry Pie Half NET WT. 1lb 1oz (482g) and individual slices
Manufacturer
Whole Food Market
Affected units
20

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)

  • Best By dates of 6/26/15 to 7/3/15

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Whole Food 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.

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