Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap Recalled for Containing Gluten
Middle East Bakery is recalling Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wraps because the product contains gluten, posing a risk to consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk allergen (gluten) mislabeling on a product marketed as gluten-free, which fits the rubric criteria for a score of 3 (High) as it poses a significant risk to a specific population without reported fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Middle East Bakery, Inc. is recalling 7,133 packages of Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz. The product is identified by UPC Code 074117-003612 and Lot code 20070.
The recall was initiated because the gluten-free wrap contains gluten. This mislabeling presents a health risk to individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who rely on gluten-free labeling to avoid the protein.
The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612
- Manufacturer
- Middle East Bakery, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Gluten-Free
- Affected units
- 7,133
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)
- Lot code 20070
Distribution
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Middle East Bakery, Inc.
See all →- SevereJosephs White Lavash Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereMiddle East Bakery Recalls Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Pita for Undeclared Soy
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereMiddle East Bakery Recalls Joseph's Mini Whole Wheat Pita for Undeclared Soy
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereJoseph's Pita Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereTrader Joe's Mini Pitas Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
Same hazard · allergen gluten
See all →- HighSureLife Foods Paleo Bars recalled for undeclared gluten
FDA (Food) · 2024-10-30
- HighNuts.com Ground Sumac Products Recalled for Undeclared Gluten
FDA (Food) · 2024-08-14
- HighOrganic Aussie Bites recalled for undeclared gluten content
FDA (Food) · 2024-07-31
- HighUniversal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars recalled for undeclared gluten
FDA (Food) · 2024-07-31
- HighCream Cheese Stuffed Plain Mini Bagels Recalled for Undeclared Gluten
FDA (Food) · 2024-07-03
Similar recalls
- SevereMiddle East Bakery Recalls Joseph's Mini Whole Wheat Pita for Undeclared Soy
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereJoseph's Pita Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- SevereJosephs White Lavash Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22
- HighSweet Loren's Place and Bake Sugar Cookie Dough Recalled for Undeclared Gluten
FDA (Food) · 2022-08-24
- HighStuffed Foods Edamame Burger Recalled for Undeclared Wheat
FDA (Food) · 2018-05-09
- SevereMiddle East Bakery Recalls Josephs Mini White Pita for Undeclared Soy
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-22