by A popular brand of bread sold at Walmart and Kroger is being voluntarily recalled due to the presence of undeclared hazelnuts, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall affects certain batches of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf made by Hartford Bakery Inc.
The issue was discovered after 883 loaves were found to contain hazelnuts without clearly stating so on the packaging. Although the label says the bread “May Contain Tree Nuts,” it does not explicitly warn consumers that it “Contains Hazelnuts,” which can pose serious health risks to those with nut allergies.
Key Recall Information:
- Product Name: Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf
- Manufacturer: Hartford Bakery Inc.
- Reason for Recall: Undeclared hazelnuts that could trigger severe allergic reactions
- Packaging: Flexible plastic bag
- Lot Numbers Affected:
- T10 174 010206, T10 174 010306, T10 174 010406
- T10 174 020206, T10 174 020306, T10 174 020406
- TH10 174 010206, TH10 174 010306, TH10 174 010406
- TH10 174 020206, TH10 174 020306, TH10 174 020406
Distribution States:
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- Missouri
- Alabama
- Mississippi
Health and Safety Notes:
- The FDA warns that people with hazelnut allergies face the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
- While there have been no major reports of illness, one customer reported digestive discomfort.
- Some consumers contacted the company after noticing nuts in the bread before consumption.
What to Do:
- Customers who purchased the affected product should return it to the store for a full refund.
- Consumers with nut allergies are advised not to eat the bread under any circumstances.
Hartford Bakery and the FDA are urging anyone who may have the recalled bread to check the lot numbers on the front panel of the packaging and take necessary precautions.
