Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream Cheese Brownie Recall: Metal Shavings Hazard

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Recalling firmWhole Foods Market5980 Horton St Ste 200, N/A · Emeryville, CA 94608-2057

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What happened, in plain English

Whole Foods Market is recalling Crazy for Cream Cheese Brownies sold in single (4 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) sizes because metal shavings were found around the perimeter of some brownies. This hazard could cause injury if metal shavings are ingested or cause cuts during handling.

Why it’s dangerous

Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customers. These shavings could be ingested during consumption or cause cuts if the product is handled without proper care.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream Cheese Brownies with the listed UPCs before December 7, 2015. People with metal allergies or those handling the product without proper care are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the UPC codes: single (4 oz.) has UPCs 0024044800000 or 0024369200000; 4-pack (15 oz.) has UPCs 00243693000000 or 0024369400000. Products were sold before December 7, 2015.

Brand
Whole Foods Market
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Metal Shavings
Inspect the brownies for metal shavings around the perimeter before consuming or handling.

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Questions people ask

What is the recall product?

Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream Cheese Brownies sold in single (4 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) sizes.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Check for metal shavings around the perimeter of the brownies. If found, stop using and discard the product.

When was the product sold?

The product was sold before December 7, 2015, as indicated by the best by date.

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Subject: Recall F-0719-2016 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market

Hello,

I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-0719-2016 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0719-2016 (December 3, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0719-2016 to see it in context.
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Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream cheese Brownie; Sold as single (4 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached

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