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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0718-2016/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market·Food·Dec 3, 2015

Peanut Butter & Yah Brownie

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 FDAIN, CAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market
Recalling firmWhole Foods MarketEmeryville, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 023426 20000 00 024374 00000 0
Lot / date codes
  • Best by date of before 12/7/15.
Distribution area
INCA

One retail location in CA

United States

Quantity affected10 single, 129 4-packs
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 16, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0718-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market initiated this food recall on December 3, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer. The FDA report lists distribution as: One retail location in CA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.

Peanut Butter & Yah Brownie was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0718-2016, dated March 16, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  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 Peanut Butter & Yah Brownie recall?

Whole Foods Market recalled Peanut Butter & Yah Brownie in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0718-2016. Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.

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. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. 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-0718-2016. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.