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Whole Foods Market recalls Sun-dried tomato pesto and 1 more: allergen risk

June 26, 2019 · Whole Foods Market Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallProduct labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Whole Foods Market
Location
Austin, TX
Reported by FDA
June 26, 2019
Recall started
June 5, 2019
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
Undeclared allergensLabeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Sun-dried tomato pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 256009
    Quantity: 76.74 Pounds Total
    Codes: Best by June 7 - June 27
  • Basil Pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 255926
    Quantity: 76.74 Pounds Total
    Codes: Best by June 7 - June 27

Where it was distributed

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Whole Foods Market recalled 2 products, including Sun-dried tomato pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 256009.

Why was it recalled?

Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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