Gonnella Sub Buns Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Gonnella Baking Co. is recalling Sub Buns due to an undeclared milk allergen (whey). The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
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: "Undeclared milk allergen (whey)"
Plain-English summary
Gonnella Baking Co. is recalling 16,861 bags of Sub Buns sold under the Gonnella brand. The product is packaged with 8 buns to a 20 oz. plastic transparent bag. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, specifically whey.
The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The product can be identified by the UPC 0 78296 15840 8 and Product Code 15840.
Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sub Buns sold under the Gonnella brand and packaged with 8 buns to a 20 oz. plastic transparent bag.
- Manufacturer
- Gonnella Baking Co.
- Category
- Food — Bakery Products
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 16,861
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 (2)
- UPC: 0 78296 15840 8
- Product Code: 15840
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Gonnella Baking Co. 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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