Whole Foods Market Kimchi Fried Rice Recall: Undeclared Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts

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What happened, in plain English

Whole Foods Market recalled Kimchi Fried Rice sold between May 25 and 27, 2016, because it contains undeclared fish, shellfish, or tree nuts. This poses a risk for people with allergies who may react to these ingredients.

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains undeclared fish, shellfish, or tree nuts, which can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions can range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the person's sensitivity.

Who’s affected

People with fish, shellfish, or tree nut allergies who ate the recalled Kimchi Fried Rice are at risk of allergic reactions. The recall affects consumers who purchased the product during the specified dates.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Kimchi Fried Rice sold by Whole Foods Market between May 25 and 27, 2016. The product was sold at Whole Foods Market locations during this time frame.

Brand
Whole Foods Market
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

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Discard any Kimchi Fried Rice purchased between May 25 and 27, 2016 from Whole Foods Market.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product contains undeclared fish, shellfish, or tree nuts, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

When was this product sold?

The product was sold between May 25 and 27, 2016 at Whole Foods Market.

What should I do if I ate this product?

If you ate the recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms.

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Subject: Recall F-1690-2016 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market

Hello,

I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-1690-2016 from Whole Foods Market.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1690-2016 (May 27, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1690-2016 to see it in context.
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