Zingerman's Bakehouse Brownie Recall Due to Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Black Magic Brownie products due to undeclared walnut allergen. Affected consumers with walnut allergies should not consume the product.
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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling recall for undeclared walnut, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the recall is preventive based on the potential for allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.
Plain-English summary
Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 445 units of Black Magic Brownie products distributed in Michigan and Ohio due to the presence of undeclared walnut allergen. The recall includes individually packaged 4 oz brownies (UPC 844397000706) and 4-packs of 1 lb brownies (UPC 844397008795) with lot numbers 355 and 356.
Walnuts are a major food allergen. Consumers with walnut allergies could experience an allergic reaction if they consume the affected product, ranging from mild to severe. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them if they have a walnut allergy. Retailers who stocked these products should check their inventory against the lot numbers (Sell by 2/11 for Lot # 355 and Sell by 2/12 for Lot # 356) and remove them from shelves. The recall was initiated on February 7, 2024, and the affected product was distributed only in Michigan and Ohio.
The recalled product
- Product
- Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged, 4 oz., UPC 844397000706 Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack, 1 lb., UPC 844397008795
- Manufacturer
- Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Baked Goods
- Hazard
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)
- Sell by 2/11 Lot # 355 Sell by 2/12 Lot # 356
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