CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

365 Organic Orzo, 20 carton/case recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Organic Orzo, 20 carton/case, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 20 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUPC Code: 0 99482 43112 9; Lot Code: Lot 142251
Quantity recalled56 cases (1120 cartons)

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-1144-2013
FDA event ID
64498
Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Nov 2012
FDA classified
13 Mar 2013
Reported
20 Mar 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Other

Timeline

20 Nov 2012Recall initiated by company
13 Mar 2013Classified by FDA+113 days
20 Mar 2013Published 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

This product (one specific lot code) was being held at the manufacturers' request in distribution centers upon receiving. The vendor had an initial positive result for egg protein in one of their regularly scheduled tests, but it occurred after the product had shipped. The manufacturer tested again when they received a second positive result. At this time the manufacturer authorized Whole Foods Ma

Product as listed by the FDA

365 Organic Orzo, 16oz, 20 carton/case

Where it was distributed

AL, DC, GA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

AlabamaDistrict of ColumbiaGeorgiaMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginia

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

This product (one specific lot code) was being held at the manufacturers' request in distribution centers upon receiving. The vendor had an initial positive result for egg protein in one of their regularly scheduled tests, but it occurred after the product had shipped. The manufacturer tested again when they received a second positive result. At this time the manufacturer authorized Whole Foods Ma

Which lots are affected?

UPC Code: 0 99482 43112 9; Lot Code: Lot 142251

Where was it sold?

AL, DC, GA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, and 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 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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