FDA warns Amazon's Whole Foods Market for Failing to Label Known Allergens

Celiac.com 12/24/2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it has warned Amazon.com’s Whole Foods Market for failing to label some food products for known food allergens. As a result, Whole Foods has recalled over 30 food products in the last year after failing to list major food allergens on product labels, the agency said. Unlabeled food allergens, such as wheat, can pose a health risk for people with celiac disease or other gluten sensitivities. The recalled products came mainly from Whole Foods deli and bakery sections, the FDA letter said.

A list of the products with unlabeled allergens appears on the FDA warning letter to the company, dated 16 December, 2020. According to the letter, it's up to Whole Foods is responsible investigate and assess the causes of the violations and for preventing future occurrences.

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The agency requested Whole Foods notify them in writing within 15 working days from receipt of the letter, with the specific actions it is taking to correct the violations.

A statement by Whole Foods said that the company was “working closely with the FDA to ensure all practices and procedures in our stores meet if not exceed food safety requirements.”

Read more at Reuters.com; and at the FDA.GOV.