Sour Cherry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

Whole Foods Market recalled Sour Cherry Crostata, 1 pie in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Aug 10, 2013.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Egg wash is used on the product and is not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Northern CA and one location in NV." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Emeryville, CA. The recall covers ~110-120 units a week, both varieties. 19 weeks of production for ~2280 individual crostatas of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 4, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.