by Hartford Bakery Inc. has issued a recall for its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style half-loaf bread after discovering a packaging error that resulted in undeclared hazelnuts in certain loaves. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the affected product poses a risk to individuals with nut allergies.
- Product involved: Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style half-loaf bread
- Reason for recall: Packaging error during a production changeover led to visible hazelnuts in loaves not labeled to declare hazelnuts as an allergen
- Incorrect labeling: Packages were marked only with “May Contain Tree Nuts” instead of specifically identifying hazelnuts
- Quantity affected: About 883 units from six production lots
- States affected: Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi
How to identify the recalled bread:
- Lot codes: T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, and T10 174020406
- Packaging: Flexible plastic bag
- Net weight: 12 oz
- UPC: 24126018152 (on the bottom)
- Expiration date: 07/13/2025 (on the front panel)
Reported issue:
- One complaint of digestive discomfort has been received
- No serious illnesses or injuries reported so far
Action for consumers:
- Those who purchased the affected bread are urged to return it to the store for a full refund
- Consumers with nut allergies should not consume the product
Hartford Bakery is working closely with the FDA to ensure all affected products are promptly removed from shelves.
