Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-1417-2015·Announced 2015-03-25

Twin City Bagel Recalls Plain Bagels for Undeclared Peanuts or Almonds

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is recalling plain bagels sold under multiple brand names because they may contain undeclared peanuts or almonds.

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: "Bagels may contain undeclared peanuts or almonds."

Plain-English summary

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 61,504 trays and cases of plain bagels. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts or almonds in the product. These bagels were sold nationwide under various brand names, including Dan's Pantry, Essential Everyday, Jewel, Kroger, L'Oven Fresh, Lender's, Market Pantry, Pepperidge Farm, Sara Lee, Thomas', and Village Hearth.

The affected products include specific counts and sizes, such as 6-count, 12-count, and mini varieties, with specific UPC codes and Best By dates ranging from February 10 to May 4. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes.

Individuals with a peanut or almond allergy should not consume these products. Consumers who have purchased these bagels should stop eating them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product: Plain Bagels sold under the follow brand names and sizes: 1. Dan's Pantry Bagels 6 count, UPC 76057-00479, 2. Essential Everyday 5 count, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 41303-00683 3. Jewel 6 count, UPC 41280-01268, 4. Kroger 6 count, UPC 11110-02884 5. Kroger Mini 12 count, UPC…
Manufacturer: Twin City Bagel, Inc.
Category: Food — Bakery
Hazard: allergen-peanut
allergen-almond
mis-labeling
Affected units: 61,504

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 (20)

Best By Dates: FEB 10
FEB 11
FEB 12
FEB 13
FEB 14
FEB 15
FEB 16
FEB 18
FEB 19
FEB 21. FEB 22
FEB 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
FEB 28
Apr. 28
May 3 and May 4. Sell By Dates: 2/7
2/9
2/10
2/11
2/12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Twin City Bagel, Inc. 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.

See all 11 products in this recall →

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