The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

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: "Internal label review found egg is an ingredient of Grano Padano Cheese used in Parmesan Bread Sticks, but not declared in product ingredient statement or allergen statement."

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.…
Manufacturer
UB Inc DBA United Bakery & Co
Category
Food — Baked Goods
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 (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:

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