CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Vegan Vanilla Cake recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling Vegan Vanilla Cake, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 18 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesPLU code of 41070 and product sell-by date through August 24, 2020.

Quantity recalled18 units

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-1430-2020
FDA event ID: 86277
Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Aug 2020
FDA classified: 8 Sep 2020
Reported: 16 Sep 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Other
Reason category: Undeclared Soy
Product category: Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

18 Aug 2020	Recall initiated by company
8 Sep 2020	Classified by FDA	+21 days
16 Sep 2020	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

undeclared soy (soy milk) allergen

Product as listed by the FDA

Whole Foods Market Vegan Vanilla Cake 6 Inch NET WT 2lb 11oz (1219g) Packed for Whole Foods Market PLU 41070 packaged in plastic dome containers with Whole Foods Market scale labels

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Tennessee and one store in Tallahassee, Florida

Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

undeclared soy (soy milk) allergen

Which lots are affected?

PLU code of 41070 and product sell-by date through August 24, 2020.

Where was it sold?

Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Tennessee and one store in Tallahassee, Florida

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.

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