Whole Foods Market

Recall #F-1144-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-20

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What happened

A specific lot of 365 Organic Orzo pasta from Whole Foods was found to potentially contain undeclared egg protein during testing. The product was stopped at distribution centers before reaching most stores.

Who is at risk

People with egg allergies or severe egg sensitivities should be concerned, as the product label did not warn about egg content.

What to do

Check if you purchased this product (16oz carton, check your receipt or Whole Foods account for the specific lot code). If you have an egg allergy and bought it, do not consume it and contact Whole Foods or your doctor. Most consumers can safely discard or return the product.

Product

365 Organic Orzo, 16oz, 20 carton/case

Reason for recall

This product (one specific lot code) was being held at the manufacturers' request in distribution centers upon receiving. The vendor had an initial positive result for egg protein in one of their regularly scheduled tests, but it occurred after the product had shipped. The manufacturer tested again when they received a second positive result. At this time the manufacturer authorized Whole Foods Ma

Quantity affected

56 cases (1120 cartons)

Distribution

AL, DC, GA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

Lot / code info

UPC Code: 0 99482 43112 9; Lot Code: Lot 142251

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-06-04