
SafetyAlerts
October 30, 2001Islands Bakery Recalls Some Varieties of
Islands Bakery Brand Bread and Trader Joe's Brand Multi Seed Bread
Arlington, WA (SafetyAlerts)
- Islands Bakery is recalling
Trader Joe's Brand Multi Seed Bread and the
following Islands Bakery Brand loaf breads because they may contain
undeclared egg: Old Fashion Oat, Sunflower Barley, Honey Wheat, Wheat Berry,
7 Grain, Health, Seed, Jalapeno Cheese, Honey Spelt, White, Wheat, Caraway
Rye, Sourdough French, Cracked Wheat, Multi Grain, Oat & Wheat Berry and
Apricot Walnut. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
This is the first public notice of
this Class
I
recall issued by the FDA.
Islands Bakery Brand
breads and Trader Joe's Brand Multi Seed Bread are distributed in the
greater Puget Sound, WA area in retail stores.
The loaf breads are in clear bags with a white paper label dated in the
right bottom corner 10 31 or earlier.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the egg containing
products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of
eggs. All egg use has been discontinued unless so labeled.
Consumers who have purchased these breads and would like more information
can call 1-800-729-7983. We will send you a full refund of purchase price.
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