The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0679-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Thomas' Buns Bread Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Egg Allergens

Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio is recalling Thomas' Buns Bread because the packaging failed to declare milk and egg allergens.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is 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.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The firm failed to declare the allergens Milk & Eggs on their ingredient statement."

Plain-English summary

Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio is recalling 9,936 loaves of Thomas' Buns Bread, Net Weight 1.5 lbs. (682 grams). The recall was initiated because the firm failed to declare the allergens milk and eggs on the ingredient statement.

The affected product was shipped to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Consumers should check their pantries for loaves with a 'Best By' date of 4/24/2016 or earlier.

Individuals with allergies to milk or eggs should not consume this product. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Thomas' Buns Bread Net Weight 1.5 lbs. (682 grams) . Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio
Affected units
9,936

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By 4/24/2016 and before.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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