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

Vegetarian, NEW Falafel recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling Vegetarian, NEW Falafel, 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 1/20/15-2/7/15
Quantity recalled950 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-2244-2015
FDA event ID
70499
Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
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
Other

Timeline

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

Vegetarian, NEW Falafel UPC/PLU: 48000025248

Where it was distributed

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

ConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVirginia

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared peanut protein in products containing cumin

Which lots are affected?

Use by 1/20/15-2/7/15

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 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

38 other products · FDA event 70499

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Marinade Lime Chipotle recalled by Whole Foods Market.

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CLASS IIChili Firehouse HSH recalled by Whole Foods MarketChili FirehouseWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states
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CLASS IIGuacamole Dip recalled by Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states
CLASS IISalsa Verde recalled by Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states
CLASS IIQuesadilla Veggie recalled by Whole Foods MarketQuesadilla VeggieWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states
CLASS IISoup, Moroccan Green Lentil Cups recalled by Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states
CLASS IIQuesadilla Adobo Black Bean recalled by Whole Foods MarketQuesadilla AdoboWhole Foods MarketUndeclared Peanuts13 states

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