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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1739-2018/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market Group INC.·Food·Jul 13, 2018

Cake Blueberry Lemon 6 in

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Whole Foods Market, Inc. has initiated a recall of various bakery products that was made in there Mid-Atlantic stores and sold between May 25th and July 13th which failed to…

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market Group INC.
Recalling firmWhole Foods Market Group INC.Rockville, MD, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 24013900000
Distribution area
IN

These were made in house at Whole Foods Market locations, in the Mid Atlantic Region. No foreign accounts

United States

Quantity affected113 Units
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 15, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1739-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market Group INC. initiated this food recall on July 13, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Whole Foods Market, Inc. has initiated a recall of various bakery products that was made in there Mid-Atlantic stores and sold between May 25th and July 13th which failed to declare soy flour (soy) as an ingredient. The FDA report lists distribution as: These were made in house at Whole Foods Market locations, in the Mid Atlantic Region. No foreign accounts.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Whole Foods Market, Inc. has initiated a recall of various bakery products that was made in there Mid-Atlantic stores and sold between May 25th and July 13th which failed to declare soy flour (soy) as an ingredient.

Cake Blueberry Lemon 6 in was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockville, MD, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1739-2018, dated August 15, 2018.

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. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy 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 soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 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

What is the Cake Blueberry Lemon 6 in recall?

Whole Foods Market Group INC. recalled Cake Blueberry Lemon 6 in in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1739-2018. Whole Foods Market, Inc. has initiated a recall of various bakery products that was made in there Mid-Atlantic stores and sold between May 25th and July 13th which failed to…

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 soy 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 Group INC. 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-1739-2018. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.