The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1418-2015·Announced 2015-03-25

Twin City Bagel Recalls Whole Wheat Bagels for Undeclared Peanuts or Almonds

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is recalling specific brands of whole wheat bagels 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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is recalling 61,504 trays and cases of whole wheat bagels sold under the Kroger, Lender's, L'Oven Fresh Mini, Pepperidge Farm Mini, Thomas', and Village Hearth brands. The recall is being conducted because the bagels may contain undeclared peanuts or almonds.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products, identified by the following UPCs and Best By/Sell By dates: Kroger 6 count (UPC 11110-02887), Lender's 6 count (UPC 76800-56333), L'Oven Fresh Mini 12 count (UPC 41498-17880), Pepperidge Farm Mini 17 oz. (UPC 14100084938), Thomas' 6 count (UPC 4812125505), and Village Hearth 6 count (UPC 76057-00319). Best By dates range from February 10 to February 28, and Sell By dates are February 9 and 11.

Consumers with allergies to peanuts or almonds should not consume these products. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, so consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Wheat bagels sold under the following brands and sizes: 1. Kroger 6 count, UPC 11110-02887 2. Lender's 6 count, UPC 76800-56333 3. L'Oven Fresh Mini 12 count, UPC 41498-17880 4. Pepperidge Farm Mini 17 oz., UPC 14100084938 5. Thomas' 6 count, UPC 4812125505 6.…
Manufacturer
Twin City Bagel, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard
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 (12)

  • Best By Dates: FEB 10
  • FEB 12
  • FEB 13
  • FEB 14
  • FEB 15
  • FEB 18
  • FEB 19
  • FEB 22
  • FEB 26
  • FEB 24
  • FEB 28 Sell By Dates: 2/9
  • 2/11

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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