Whole Foods Markets, Inc. Recalls Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Agency Publication Date: February 10, 2015

Summary

Whole Foods Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 33,191 pounds of various ready-to-eat prepared foods, including chili, burritos, and quesadillas, sold in retail outlets across 12 states and D.C. The products were manufactured between January 14, 2015, and February 5, 2015, and may contain undeclared peanuts. This issue was discovered after a spice supplier notified the company that cumin used in these items might be contaminated with peanut allergens.

Risk

The product contains peanuts, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. This poses a serious risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction to individuals with a peanut allergy if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

Check the product label for the establishment numbers 20234 or 18768 inside the USDA mark of inspection and verify the product name and Sell By dates.
If you have a peanut allergy, do not consume these products; return them to the place of purchase for further instruction.
Identify affected products by checking if they were purchased in CT, KY, OH, MD, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, or DC with production dates between 1/14/15 and 2/5/15.
For questions regarding the recall, contact Whole Foods Markets Customer Service at 1-512-477-5566 extension 20060.
Contact the Michael Silverman, Director of Media Relations at 1-512-542-3031 for media-related inquiries.
For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: CHILI, TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN (16 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: CHILI, BRAISED BEEF (16 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: CHICKEN CHILI BURRITO (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

038225006990

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: PORK CARNITAS BURRITO (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

038224000000

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.16.15

Product: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST QUESADILLA (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

234100002156

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: CHICKEN CHILI VERDE (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

234154003994

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.17.15

Product: PORK CARNITAS (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

226402003207

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: CHILI, TURKEY & BLACK BEAN (1.5 lb package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

230126012001

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.17.15

Product: CHILI, BRAISED BEEF (1.5 lb package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

230127008997

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.15.15

Product: BLAZIN BEEF CHILI (23 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: Beef for Barbacoa (Beef and Onions in Spicy Sauce) (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 030-2015

Status: Active

Units Affected: 19 pounds

Distributed To: Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, District of Columbia

Classification: Class I

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check the product label for the establishment numbers 20234 or 18768 inside the USDA mark of inspection and verify the product name and Sell By dates.

If you have a peanut allergy, do not consume these products; return them to the place of purchase for further instruction.

Identify affected products by checking if they were purchased in CT, KY, OH, MD, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, or DC with production dates between 1/14/15 and 2/5/15.

For questions regarding the recall, contact Whole Foods Markets Customer Service at 1-512-477-5566 extension 20060.

Contact the Michael Silverman, Director of Media Relations at 1-512-542-3031 for media-related inquiries.

For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: CHILI, TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN (16 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: CHILI, BRAISED BEEF (16 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: CHICKEN CHILI BURRITO (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

038225006990

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: PORK CARNITAS BURRITO (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

038224000000

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.16.15

Product: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST QUESADILLA (24 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

234100002156

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: CHICKEN CHILI VERDE (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

234154003994

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.17.15

Product: PORK CARNITAS (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

226402003207

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.14.15

Product: CHILI, TURKEY & BLACK BEAN (1.5 lb package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

230126012001

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.17.15

Product: CHILI, BRAISED BEEF (1.5 lb package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

UPC Codes:

230127008997

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Date Ranges: 02.15.15

Product: BLAZIN BEEF CHILI (23 oz package)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15

Product: Beef for Barbacoa (Beef and Onions in Spicy Sauce) (10 lb bulk container)

Item Code:

20234

18768

Lot Numbers:

Production dates 1/14/15 to 2/5/15