Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0722-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Whole Foods Market |
| Report date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 50 4-packs |
| Location | Emeryville, CA, United States |
Official product description
Whole Foods Market Salted Caramel Swirl Brownie; Sold in 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: cane sugar, cage free eggs, expeller pressed canola oil, unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley, flour, niacin, iron, folic acid) cocoa powder (processed with alkali), semisweet chocolate (unsweetened c chocolate, sugar, anhydrous dextrose, soy lecithin, vanilla) butter (milk, salt), pure vanilla, salt, caramel (non GMO corn syrup, S,C, whole milk (milk, skim milk, sugar) evaporated milk (milk, dipotassium phosphate carrageenan, Vitamin D3) sugar, water, palm oil, cream monodiglycerides, salt, soy lecithin, disodium phosphate, natural flavors, salt. Contains eggs, milk, soy, wheat. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - 4-pack: 0024375100000; 0024829300000.
Why the product was recalled
Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
Distribution information
One retail location in CA
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Other.
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