The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall—the agency's most serious level—for Atwater's Spider Web Tarts due to undeclared almonds, a tree nut allergen, in its almond flour, posing a significant health risk to consumers.
Recalled products were distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The recall was initiated by the Baltimore-based firm, One Roof LLC, parent company of Atwater's, on October 21 and classified as Class I by the FDA on November 27.
Class I recalls signify the highest level of concern, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, the FDA states.
Newsweek contacted Atwater's via email on Thursday outside of working hours for comment.
"Atwater's of Baltimore, MD, is recalling its clam shell packages of spider web tarts sold 10/19/24 and 10/20/24 because they contain undeclared almond flour," the firm stated n a company announcement reported on the FDA's website.
"People who have allergies to tree nuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
"The recalled spider web tarts were distributed on 10/19/24 and 10/20/24 at the following farmers markets located in the MD/DC/VA area: Arlington Courthouse, Falls Church, H Street, Mount Pleasant, Silver Spring, Dupont Circle, Greenbelt, and Westover," the company added.
"The product was in a clear clam shell plastic package marked with a green Atwater's 'Spider Web Tart' label on top and a Julian date of 292 labeled on the bottom.
"No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem and none were sold in retail stores.
"The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds...Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and labeling processes," the firm said.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those who have consumed the tarts and experience adverse health reactions are urged to seek medical attention.
For further updates on this recall, or any additional questions or concerns, consumers can visit the FDA's official website or contact the company directly.
The company urges consumers who purchased the spider web tarts on 10/19/24 and 10/20/24 at any of the listed farmers markets to call or email Atwater's directly to return the product and initiate a refund.
Consumers may call Atwater's Mon-Fri from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST at 410-644- 3435 or email us at info@atwatersfood.com.
A list of farmers markets that sold the recalled products is below, as previously reported by Newsweek. Atwater's said that the tarts were not sold at its retail locations.
- Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market in Arlington, Virginia
- Westover Farmers Market in Arlington, Virginia
- Falls Church Farmers Market in Falls Church, Virginia
- H Street Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
- Dupont Circle Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
- Silver Spring Farmers Market in Silver Spring, Maryland
- Greenbelt Farmers Market in Greenbelt, Maryland
Product details:
| # | Product Description | Recall Number | Classification | Code Information | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
| Atwater's Spider Web Tarts, 26 tarts packaged individually, 5.73 in x 5.95 in x 3 in clear plastic clamshell container, Julienne date 292 | F-0216-2025 | Class I | Julienne date 292 | 26 tarts | Undeclared tree nuts (almonds) |
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