The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2013-2014·Announced 2014-06-18

United Bakery Recalls Parmesan Bread Sticks Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen

United Bakery is recalling Parmesan Bread Sticks because egg is an ingredient in the cheese but is not declared 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 for egg, a common allergen, which fits the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

UB Inc DBA United Bakery & Co is recalling United Bakery Grissini Parmesan Bread Sticks and Safeway Select Parmesan Grissini Breadsticks. The recall involves 8 oz and 4.5 oz containers. The products were distributed in California, Hawaii, Washington, New Jersey, and Ohio.

The recall was initiated after an internal label review determined that egg is an ingredient in the Grano Padano Cheese used in the bread sticks. However, egg was not declared in the product ingredient statement or the allergen statement. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC numbers. If found, they should not consume the product and should follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
United Bakery Grissini Parmesan Bread Sticks,; Made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Grano Padano Cheese; All Natural, Trans Fat Free; Packaged in 8 oz (227g) and 4.5 oz (128g) containers. Also packaged for Safeway - Safeway Select Parmesan Grissini Breadsticks, 8 oz. (227g)

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 (3)

  • 4.5 oz container - UPC numbers: 8-91373000762
  • 8-913730010769 8. oz container - UPC number - 8-91373001026
  • Safeway UPC - 0-21130-11823 6

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: