The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1915-2014·Announced 2014-05-14

Wegmans Recalls Easter Bread for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Wegmans is recalling 17-ounce Easter Bread loaves because they contain egg, which is not listed on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (egg), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of all Wegmans Easter Bread (braided loaf) 17 oz. The product is identified by UPC 0 77890 32431 8 and is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a scale label printed with "EASTER BREAD NET WT 17oz (1.06lb)". The recall covers all sell-by dates between March 27, 2014, and April 22, 2014.

The recall was initiated because the bread contains egg, an ingredient that is not declared on the product label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies. The product was distributed to all Wegmans stores in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Consumers with egg allergies should not consume the product. Those who purchased the recalled bread should discard it or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Scale label printed with "EASTER BREAD NET WT 17oz (1.06lb)" UPC 0 77890 32431 8, packaged in clear plastic bag
Affected units
29,681

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 (1)

  • UPC 0 77890 32431 8 all Sell By dates (between 3/27/14 and 4/22/14)

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: