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Contact: Media: Kate Neu, Whole Foods Market Kate.neu@wholefoods.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2015 – Austin, Texas – Whole Foods Market is recalling chocolate cake for two produced and sold in retail stores in the Southwest Region, which includes TX, OK, LA, AR, due to undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-‐‑threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The product was sold as whole cakes packaged in clear plastic containers, UPC code 24635700000 with best by dates of 2/3/15 to 2/18/15.
The chocolate cake for two contains egg as an ingredient, which was not declared on the label.
Signage is posted to notify customers of this recall, and all affected product has been removed from shelves.
The error was discovered during routine product review. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased this product from any Whole Foods Market Southwest stores in TX, OK, LA, and AR may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact their local store between the hours of 9am and 5pm CST any day of the week.
Customers may find their nearest Whole Foods Market at www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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