Whole Foods Brownie Choc Full O' Nuts 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 brownies that had metal shavings found around the perimeter. This could cause injury if the shavings get into the mouth or eyes.

Why it’s dangerous

Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of the brownies. If the shavings get into the mouth or eyes, they could cause injury.

Who’s affected

Anyone who bought these brownies before December 7, 2015, from Whole Foods Market. People with allergies to wheat, milk, soy, eggs, or tree nuts should be cautious.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC codes: single (2 oz.) has 0024373100000 or 0024373200000; 4-pack (15 oz.) has 0024365400000 or 0024374300000. The best by date is 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
Look for metal shavings around the perimeter of the brownies.

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Questions people ask

Why is this brownie being recalled?

Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by a customer.

What should I do if I have these brownies?

Check for metal shavings around the perimeter. If found, stop using them.

Are there any specific UPCs for this recall?

Yes: single (2 oz.) has UPCs 0024373100000 or 0024373200000; 4-pack (15 oz.) has UPCs 0024365400000 or 0024374300000.

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Subject: Recall F-0721-2016 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market

Hello,

I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-0721-2016 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-0721-2016 (December 3, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0721-2016 to see it in context.
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Whole Foods Market recalls Whole Foods Market Brownie Choc Full O' Nuts; Sold as single (2 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached wheat

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