The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1401-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

Panera Cream Cheese Spread Recalled for Ingredient Labeling Error

Panera Bread LLC is recalling Reduced Fat Hazelnut Cream Cheese Spread because the ingredient statement on the label was reversed. The product name on the label is correct.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error (reversed ingredient statement) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Panera Bread LLC is recalling 110,718 units of Reduced Fat Hazelnut Cream Cheese Spread, 8 oz, refrigerated. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product ingredient statement was reversed for the Reduced Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese and Reduced Fat Hazelnut Cream Cheese products. The source text confirms that the product name itself is correct on the label.

The affected products are distributed nationwide and carry expiration dates of 5/31/12, 6/7/12, 6/14/12, 6/21/12, and 6/28/12. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific expiration dates and product names. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Panera ,HAZELNUT CREAM CHEESE SPREAD Reduced Fat, 8 0z , Refrigerated
Manufacturer
Panera Bread LLC
Affected units
110,718

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 (4)

  • EXPIRATION DATES : 5/31/12
  • 6/7/12
  • 6/14/12
  • 6/21/12&6/28/12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Panera Bread LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Panera Bread LLC

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