The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2241-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Bakers Of Paris Recalls Chocolate Croissants for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Bakers Of Paris is recalling 565 chocolate croissants sold in the Bay Area because the packaging fails to declare egg as an ingredient or allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Bakers Of Paris, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 565 units of Chocolate Croissants. The product was sold in self-service cases labeled "Chocolate Croissant" (PLU 481976) or in clamshell packages of four (PLU 241595) at Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, CA. The croissants were packed on or before August 16, 2016, and have best-by dates on or before August 18, 2016.

The recall was initiated because the product labeling fails to declare egg in the ingredients list or allergen information. The croissants are manufactured using an egg wash, which is a major food allergen. The distribution was limited to the California Bay Area.

Consumers who purchased these croissants should check their pantries for the specific PLU codes and dates listed above. Individuals with an egg allergy should avoid consuming the product. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Chocolate Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241595. Ingredient: Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Salt), Milk (Powder Fat Whole), Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Eggs, Salt, Yeast, Asc
Affected units
565

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)

  • Packed on dates of 8/16/16 or earlier and best by dates of 8/18/16 or earlier

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bakers Of Paris, 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →