Bread Recall Issued Over Life-Threatening Reaction Warning

A Utah bakery is recalling a range of products―including breads, bagels and cookies―amid fears they could contain undeclared ingredients that could spark “serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.”

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery announced a product recall that was publicized by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Friday, The company found that some of its products may contain eggs, soy, or milk, despite consumers not being advised of this.

Newsweek reached out to New Grains Gluten Free Bakery outside of usual working hours on Saturday, seeking further information and comment via a contact form on its website.

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Why It Matters

Eggs, soy, and milk are three of the nine foods that account for the most-serious allergic reactions in the United States, according to the FDA. The other major allergens are wheat, peanuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, and tree nuts.

Allergic consumers may experience a range of symptoms of varying severity, such as a swollen tongue, hives, or vomiting. But, in the most-extreme cases, patients may suffer from anaphylaxis, which can prove fatal.

What To Know

The following New Grains Gluten Free Bakery products are affected by this recall:

Artisan White Bread (Contains: Egg)
Artisan Multigrain Bread (Contains: Egg)
Artisan Sourdough Bread (Contains: Egg)
Artisan Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Contains: Egg)
Blueberry Bagels (Contains: Egg)
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (Contains: Egg)
Plain Bagels (Contains: Egg)
Multigrain Bagels (Contains: Egg)
Artisan Sourdough Ciabatta Rolls (Contains: Egg)
Chocolate Chip Cookie (Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy)
Dye-Free Frosted Sugar Cookie (Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy)
Frosted Sugar Cookie (Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy)
Coconut Macaroon Cookie (Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy)
Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie (Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy)
Artisan Seasoned Croutons (Contains: Egg, Milk)
Seasoned Bread Crumbs (Contains: Egg, Milk)

These products were distributed between April 7 and April 21 under the lot numbers 90—107 to various stores across Utah, the company said.

No illnesses have been reported as a result of the undeclared allergens in the company’s baked goods.

The bakery’s website says its mission is to “create and deliver high-quality, healthy, and delicious gluten-free products to our customers, and make every eating experience satisfying, exceeding their expectations.”

Product recalls are issued by manufacturers if there are concerns that a food may be harmful in some way; such as when testing reveals that products are infected with potentially deadly bacteria, or amid fears that they could be contaminated with a foreign object from the manufacturing process.

What People Are Saying

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery said in a company announcement shared by the FDA that it was “recalling a variety of products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons, because they may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, soy, or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.”