The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1962-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Trader Joe's Organic Pita Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Middle East Bakery is recalling Trader Joe's Organic Pita Pocket Bread because it may contain undeclared soy. Consumers with the product should not eat it.

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: "Product may contain undeclared soy."

Plain-English summary

Middle East Bakery, Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Organic Pita Pocket Bread 100% Whole Wheat (UPC 00721196) with a sell-by date of FEB 03. The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared soy, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in various states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C. It was sold in Trader Joe's stores and other retail locations such as Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaw's, Hannaford, and Big Y.

Consumers who have this product should not consume it. They should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by date and dispose of the product or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joes Organic Pita Pocket Bread 100% Whole Wheat, UPC 00721196, with a sell by date of FEB 03 printed on the plastic closure tab.
Manufacturer
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard

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)

  • Sell by date of Feb 03

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Middle East Bakery, 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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