Whole Foods Recalls Macaroni and Cheese for Undeclared Soy

Key points

• Whole Foods recalled its macaroni and cheese in five states due to undeclared soy, a major allergen.
• The recall highlights the risks of undeclared allergens in the growing prepared foods section of grocery stores.
• Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food recalls in the U.S., posing a significant public health risk.
• The incident underscores the importance of robust supply chain management and allergen control programs for food retailers and manufacturers.
• Consumers with food allergies should remain vigilant, read labels carefully, and be cautious with prepared foods.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - FSIS recalls and public health alerts

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