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.
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-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
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +113 days |
| 20 Mar 2013 | 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
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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