CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box recalled by Gretchen's Shoebox Express
Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box (, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 2 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1029-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73449
- Recalling firm
- Gretchen's Shoebox Express, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 27 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 4 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 4 May 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The Cheese & Fruit Bistro Boxes are recalled because the product may contain an undeclared cashews.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box (Item #11015085), Starbucks brand. Product is packaged in plastic clamshell, net wt. 5.3 oz. The UPC is 7 62111 88146 5.
Where it was distributed
distributed in Washington.
Stores named: Starbucks
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Cheese & Fruit Bistro Boxes are recalled because the product may contain an undeclared cashews.
Which lots are affected?
enjoy by date of March 4, 2016 and earlier
Where was it sold?
distributed in Washington.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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