The reason for the recall was that a small portion of the Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone was mispackaged in Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate boxes. Allergens are…
Health risk
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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.
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Whole Foods Market initiated this food recall on November 8, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The reason for the recall was that a small portion of the Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone was mispackaged in Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate boxes. Allergens are declared on both labels, but the only difference is that soy is in the 'may contains' statement on Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone box and on the Whole Foods Market Chocolate Panettone box, soy is declared in the 'con. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide domestically and to Canada.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The reason for the recall was that a small portion of the Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone was mispackaged in Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate boxes. Allergens are declared on both labels, but the only difference is that soy is in the 'may contains' statement on Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone box and on the Whole Foods Market Chocolate Panettone box, soy is declared in the 'con
Panettone Chocolate - 26.4 OZ, 12 Per Case was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1006-2013, dated March 6, 2013.
Why this is a Class III recall
Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.
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 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
1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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.
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What is the Panettone Chocolate - 26.4 OZ, 12 Per Case recall?
Whole Foods Market recalled Panettone Chocolate - 26.4 OZ, 12 Per Case in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1006-2013. The reason for the recall was that a small portion of the Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone was mispackaged in Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate boxes. Allergens are…
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 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-1006-2013. 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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