Feb 24 2017: Whole Foods Mkt Our Chefs' Own Spinach Orzo Salad (US)

[GingerPye]

GingerPye's note:  Not sure pine nut is a tree nut but they are classifying it this way.  Discuss . . .


February 24, 2017
Contact
Consumers
 617-492-5500

Media
Heather McCready
  Heather.mccready@wholefoods.com
 
Announcement

Whole Foods Market® is recalling "Our Chefs' Own" Spinach Orzo Salad sold in stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. Only Spinach Orzo Salad with PLU 61159 and a "sold on" date of February 24 or before is included in this recall. The effected salad was sold from the chef cases or in prepackaged containers.
 
The spinach orzo salad contained pine nuts, which were not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Signage is posted to notify customers of this recall.

No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported.

Consumers who have purchased this product may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact their local store or call 617-492-5500 between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST.