CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Feb 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUse by 2/27/15

Quantity recalled1150 pounds

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-2237-2015
FDA event ID: 70499
Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Brand: HotBar
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Feb 2015
FDA classified: 8 May 2015
Reported: 20 May 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Beans & Lentils

Timeline

7 Feb 2015	Recall initiated by company
8 May 2015	Classified by FDA	+90 days
20 May 2015	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Undeclared peanut protein in products containing cumin

Product as listed by the FDA

HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans UPC/PLU: 48000088655

Where it was distributed

CT, DC, KY, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA

Connecticut District of Columbia Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Is HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans recalled?

Yes. Whole Foods Market recalled HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans on 7 Feb 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2237-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared peanut protein in products containing cumin

Which lots are affected?

Use by 2/27/15

Where was it sold?

CT, DC, KY, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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