Whole Foods Beef Meatballs Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Whole Foods Market issued a public health alert for beef meatballs with marinara sauce containing undeclared parmesan cheese. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume the product.
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 (milk) and a reported adverse reaction, which aligns with the High severity criteria for allergen mislabeling and risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for Whole Foods Market Beef Meatballs with Marinara. The 24-oz. clear plastic containers, identified by PLU code 39496 and sell-by dates through February 27, 2021, were misbranded and produced with an undeclared allergen. The product contains parmesan cheese made from milk, which is not declared on the label.
The alert was issued after the firm notified the FDA of a customer report of an adverse reaction due to consumption of the product. FSIS issued the alert out of caution to ensure consumers with milk allergies are aware that these products should not be consumed. A formal recall was not requested because it is believed the affected products are no longer available for direct retail purchase.
The product was sold in retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Consumers with food allergies who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Meatball Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
- Category
- Food — Prepared Meat
Distribution
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