Whole Foods Market, Smalltart Fresh Berry Small, Tart Fresh Berry Large
What you need to know
Class I
What happened
According to the firm, packaged crusts used in various tarts these tarts contains Almond Flour (Nuts) which is listed as an ingredient on the package, but is not listed as an…
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLCAustin, TX, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
24983100000 TART FRESH BERRY SMALL 24983000000 TART FRESH BERRY LARGE
Distribution area
IN
According to the firm the product was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Ohio, Kentucky.
United States
Quantity affected
439
Recall initiation
FDA report date: February 22, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1474-2017
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC initiated this food recall on January 2, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: According to the firm, packaged crusts used in various tarts these tarts contains Almond Flour (Nuts) which is listed as an ingredient on the package, but is not listed as an ingredient on the WFM scale label. The FDA report lists distribution as: According to the firm the product was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Ohio, Kentucky.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: According to the firm, packaged crusts used in various tarts these tarts contains Almond Flour (Nuts) which is listed as an ingredient on the package, but is not listed as an ingredient on the WFM scale label.
Whole Foods Market, Smalltart Fresh Berry Small, Tart Fresh Berry Large was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1474-2017, dated February 22, 2017.
Why this is a Class I recall
Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared tree nuts
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.
When symptoms may appear
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Higher-risk groups
People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the Whole Foods Market, Smalltart Fresh Berry Small, Tart Fresh Berry Large recall?
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC recalled Whole Foods Market, Smalltart Fresh Berry Small, Tart Fresh Berry Large in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1474-2017. According to the firm, packaged crusts used in various tarts these tarts contains Almond Flour (Nuts) which is listed as an ingredient on the package, but is not listed as an…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1474-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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