CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Peanut Butter Power Chews sold as a bulk recalled by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is recalling Peanut Butter Power Chews sold as a bulk, distributed in California, Florida. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1197-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63311
- Recalling firm
- Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 14 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 20 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Peanut Butter
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +169 days |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The bulk Peanut Butter Power Chews and Treasure Trove Mix have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were manufactured by Sunridge Farms/Falcon Trading who was supplied peanut butter by Sunland, Inc.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Peanut Butter Power Chews sold as a bulk item through Whole Foods Market self serve bins, PLU 9663
Where it was distributed
FL and CA
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The bulk Peanut Butter Power Chews and Treasure Trove Mix have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were manufactured by Sunridge Farms/Falcon Trading who was supplied peanut butter by Sunland, Inc.
Which lots are affected?
All product sold through the firm's self serve bins between May 1 and September 27th.
Where was it sold?
FL and CA
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 63311This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Treasure Trove Mix, sold from Whole Foods Market Bulk Bins recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Treasure Trove Mix, sold from Whole Foods Market Bulk Bins recalledTreasure Trove | Whole Foods Market | Salmonella | CA, FL |
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