COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Allergy Alert Issued in Midwest Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Soy in Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.
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- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Bakery Product/Mix
Allergens - Reason for Announcement:
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Recall Reason DescriptionAllergen: Soybean
- Company Name:
- Whole Foods Market
- Brand Name:
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Brand Name(s)Whole Foods Market
- Product Description:
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Product DescriptionOatmeal Cookies
Company Announcement
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Whole Foods Market brand oatmeal raisin cookies from stores in eight states because the products contained soy flour that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
All affected cookies have been removed from store shelves. The affected cookies were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The cookies were packaged in an 18-count plastic container with a PLU beginning with 23209. The products have sell by dates from June 4 through July 8, 2018. The problem was discovered when discovered when the supplier notified the company of an unannounced ingredient change. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Customers who purchased these products at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST Saturday through Sunday.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Whole Foods Market
- 1-844-936-8255
- Media:
- 512-542-3198
- Betsy.Harden@wholefoods.com