The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-3366-2017·Announced 2017-08-23

Aldi Gluten Free Hamburger Buns Recalled for Undeclared Eggs

Silver Hills Bakery is recalling Aldi liveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns due to undeclared eggs. The recall affects 9,639 retail units sold nationwide.

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: "Undeclared eggs"

Plain-English summary

Silver Hills Bakery is voluntarily recalling Aldi liveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns, 11.3 Ounces, in plastic bag. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared eggs, which is a significant allergen hazard for consumers with egg allergies.

The affected product is identified by UPC code 041498 25980 8 and a lot number ending in 0897, which is found on the front of the package. A total of 9,639 retail units were distributed nationwide in Aldi retail stores from April 13, 2017, to July 27, 2017.

Consumers with egg allergies should not consume the product. Those who have purchased the affected buns should check the packaging for the specific UPC and lot number and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Aldi liveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns, 11.3 Ounces, in plastic bag
Affected units
9,639

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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