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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1746-2013/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market Mid-atlantic Kitchen·Food·Jul 16, 2013

Pimento Cheese, Packaged in 7 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Pimento cheese was mislabeled with an ingredient list, which did not declare the presence of mayonnaise, containing egg sub-ingredient.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market Mid-atlantic Kitchen
Recalling firmWhole Foods Market Mid-atlantic KitchenLandover, MD, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 00000 23480 1
Lot / date codes
  • Use by 07/29/13
Distribution area

The product was distributed to Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C. and New Jersey.

United States

Quantity affected624 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 7, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1746-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market Mid-atlantic Kitchen initiated this food recall on July 16, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Pimento cheese was mislabeled with an ingredient list, which did not declare the presence of mayonnaise, containing egg sub-ingredient. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was distributed to Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C. and New Jersey.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Pimento cheese was mislabeled with an ingredient list, which did not declare the presence of mayonnaise, containing egg sub-ingredient.

Pimento Cheese, Packaged in 7 OZ was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market Mid-atlantic Kitchen in Landover, MD, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1746-2013, dated August 7, 2013.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 UPC and lot code 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 egg

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have an egg 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 Pimento Cheese, Packaged in 7 OZ recall?

Whole Foods Market Mid-atlantic Kitchen recalled Pimento Cheese, Packaged in 7 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1746-2013. Pimento cheese was mislabeled with an ingredient list, which did not declare the presence of mayonnaise, containing egg sub-ingredient.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have an egg 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 Mid-atlantic Kitchen 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-1746-2013. 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.