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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hartford Bakery voluntarily recalls one of the artisan breads, as its products may contain undeclared hazelnuts.
From a wealth of attention, the company, Published with headquarters in West Hartford, Connecticut Remember “Lewis Bakeshop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” on July 10th, according to the FDA. The company warns that “people with nut allergies or severe sensitivity to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions when they consume bread.”.
Hartford Bakery said it has removed all products linked to six affected production lots. The recalled bread was distributed by retailers in Alabama, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin, according to the FDA.
The FDA said there were no major reports of injuries or illnesses related to the recalled bread.
“Hartford Bakery knows one customer who has experienced digestive discomfort after consumption,” reads Recall. “Hartford Bakery also received consumer complaints from people who saw the nuts before consuming the product.”
What do recalled artisan bread look like?
The recalled bread contains a flexible plastic bag marked with the following information:
- Lot codes T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 1740206, T10 174020306 and T10 174020406 are located on the front panel of the package.
- Net weight: 12 oz (340 grams), located at the bottom of the UPC 24126018152 package.
- The expiration date for July 13th, 2025 is on the front panel of the package.
How were undeclared allergens discovered?
Hartford Bakery began a recall after discovering that around 883 breads from six production lots contained visible hazelnuts and was distributed in the “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” package.
The package says “may contain tree nuts,” but not “contain hazelnuts.” A company investigation revealed that packaging errors have not been declared an allergen.
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