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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Whole Foods Market Beef Meatballs Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Agency Publication Date: February 25, 2021
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Summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of 24-oz. beef meatballs with marinara sauce because they contain milk-derived parmesan cheese that is not listed on the label. The problem was discovered after a customer reported an adverse reaction after eating the product. These meatballs were sold in retail locations across several Midwestern states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio with sell-by dates through February 27, 2021.

Risk

The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the packaging. Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 24-oz. clear plastic containers of 'Whole Foods Market Beef Meatballs with Marinara' with PLU code 39496 and sell-by dates through 2/27/21.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Whole Foods Market, Inc. for further instructions.
  3. If you are concerned about an illness or have experienced an adverse reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  4. Consumers with questions can contact Nathan Cimbala at Whole Foods Market via email at nathan.cimbala@wholefoods.com.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Whole Foods Market Beef Meatballs with Marinara (24-oz.)
Item Code:
39496
Date Ranges: Sell-by dates through 2/27/21

Sold in clear plastic containers.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: PHA-02252021-01
Status: Active
Sold By: Whole Foods Market
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
Classification: Public Health Alert
Agency Last Updated: February 25, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response