This Week in Allergen Related Recalls for Week Ending August 24, 2019

Reaction Leads to Recall of Cookies Due to Undeclared Egg - Whole Foods is recalling "Decorated Red Apple Cookies” are being recalled because they may contain undeclared egg.  One allergic reaction has been reported to date; the recall was initiated after a customer notified the store. All affected product has been removed from store shelves.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-decorated-red-apple-cookies-issued-southern-pacific-whole-foods-market
Allergy Alert for Undeclared Egg in “Decorated Red Apple Cookies” Issued by Southern Pacific Whole Foods Market Stores
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2019
FDA Publish Date: August 22, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Egg
Company Name:Whole Foods Market Stores
Brand Name: Whole Foods Market
Product Description:  Iced Sugar Cookies

Company Announcement

“Decorated Red Apple Cookies” are being voluntarily recalled by Southern Pacific Whole Foods Market stores because they may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The cookies were sold by the pound and available through 8/20/2019 at Whole Foods Market stores in the Southern Pacific region, specifically in Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii and southern Nevada. The “Decorated Red Apple Cookie” was identified as a “Sugared Apple Cookie.” One allergic reaction has been reported to date; the recall was initiated after a customer notified the store. All affected product has been removed from store shelves.

Customers who purchased this product 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. Saturday through Sunday.