Whole Foods issues a 24-state recall for a food allergen the label doesn’t tell you about
Green Chile Chicken Tamales sold at Whole Foods Markets’ self-service hot bars and also frozen have been recalled in 24 states.
The tamales have milk. The ingredients section doesn’t tell you that.
No problem if you don’t have a milk allergy or the tamales won’t be eaten by someone with a milk allergy. Those with a milk allergy or “severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” as the recall notice states.
This covers:
▪ Green Chile Chicken Tamale Family Meal, product code No. 224401, best by 3/7/2020.
▪ Green Chile Chicken Tamale, Chef’s Case, product code Nos. 237593 and 272405, best by 3/7/2020.
▪ Green Chile Chicken Tamale, Packaged, product code Nos. 237597, 272429 and 277626, best by 3/7/2020.
▪ Green Chile Chicken Tamale, Frozen, product code No. 272435, best by 3/31/2020.
▪ Green Chile Chicken Tamale, Hot Bar, best by 3/1/2020.
The tamales went to California, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
Consumers wishing to return the tamales are asked to bring the receipt into the store for a full refund. Bringing the plastic container with the date also should suffice.
Consumers with questions can call 844-936-8255, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Eastern time or Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published March 4, 2020 at 8:47 AM.
