The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1422-2015·Announced 2015-03-25

Twin City Bagel Recalls Onion Bagels for Undeclared Peanuts or Almonds

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is recalling specific Jewel and Thomas onion 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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which the rubric defines as Critical. Additionally, the hazard involves undeclared major allergens (peanuts and almonds), which poses a severe risk of anaphylaxis.

Plain-English summary

Twin City Bagel, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 61,504 trays and cases of onion bagels sold under the Jewel and Thomas brands. The recall involves 6-count packages with UPCs 4128001269 and 4812124903. These products were distributed nationwide and carry Best By Dates of February 10, 12, 13, and 14.

The recall was initiated because the bagels may contain undeclared peanuts or almonds. These ingredients are major food allergens that are not listed on the product labels.

Consumers who purchased these specific bagels should stop eating them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or almonds should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them if they cannot be returned.

The recalled product

Product
Onion bagels sold under the following brands and sizes: 1. Jewel 6 count, UPC 4128001269 2. Thomas 6 count, UPC 4812124903
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 (4)

  • Best By Dates: FEB 10
  • FEB 12
  • FEB 13
  • FEB 14

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.

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