Class III · Low riskTerminated Initiated Dec 29, 2023 (3 years ago)
Whole Foods Vegan Ultimate Veggie recall
Recalled by Richelieu Foods, Inc. · Wheeling, IL, United States
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Undeclared milk
Undeclared allergen: Milk
For someone with a food allergy the label is the only protection. An undeclared allergen can trigger a severe reaction even in a trace amount, which is why most of these recalls are Class I. All undeclared allergens recalls.
What was recalled
365 Whole Foods Vegan Ultimate Veggie, Thin Cust Pizza. Item # 999209512 Topped with Vegan Mozzarella-Style Cheese, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Red Onions. Net Wt 13.7 oz (388g) UPC 0 99482-51870 7. Keep Frozen. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
Quantity: 183 cases
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Best if Used By: 06152024
Where it was sold
GeorgiaPennsylvaniaTexasWashington
FDA's distribution note: GA, PA, TX, WA
Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. The risk from an undeclared allergen is to people allergic to milk; for anyone else the product is generally not a safety concern. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
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