Whole Foods Market

Recall #F-1006-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-08

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What happened

Some boxes of Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate were accidentally filled with Cranberry Panettone instead. While both products contain similar allergens, the soy allergen labeling differs between the two varieties.

Who is at risk

People with a soy allergy who purchased Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate should be concerned, as they may have received the Cranberry version with different soy allergen labeling.

What to do

Check your Panettone box to confirm which flavor you have inside. If you have a soy allergy and purchased the Chocolate version, verify the contents match the label before consuming, or contact Whole Foods for a refund or exchange.

Product

Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate - 26.4 oz, 12 per case.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

1,035 cases (12,420 retail units)

Distribution

Nationwide domestically and to Canada.

Lot / code info

Lot codes: O 262, O 263 and O 264.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2013-05-17