Bread Recalled in 12 States for Undeclared Life-Threatening Allergen

If you bought bread from Walmart or Kroger recently, you may want to check the label for allergens. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Hartford Bakery, Inc. has voluntarily recalled six lots of “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” bread that were sold at various retailers, including Walmart and Kroger, because they may contain undeclared hazelnuts. People with a nut allergy or sensitivity to hazelnuts may have severe or life-threatening reactions if they eat these products.

How To Identify the Recalled Bread Loaves

The recall was initiated after approximately 883 loaves of bread from six production lots contained visible hazelnuts and were distributed in the wrong packaging. While the “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” packaging states “May contain tree nuts,” it does not list hazelnuts as a possible ingredient. An investigation confirmed the loaves were incorrectly packaged.

The recalled loaves were distributed to various stores across Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi. They were sold in a plastic bag marked with the following information:

• Lot codes found on the front of the packaging: T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, T10 174020406
• Net weight on the bottom of the packaging: 12 ounces (340 grams)
• UPC on the bottom of the packaging: 24126018152
• Expiration date on the front of the packaging: 07/13/2025

You can find product images on the FDA’s website. No other Hartford Bakery products are impacted by this recall.

What To Do if You Have the Recalled Bread

Hartford Bakery is aware of one customer who has experienced digestive discomfort after consuming the product. The company has also received several customer complaints from those who saw the nuts on the bread before consuming it. No other injury or illness has been reported, as of this writing.

Hartford Bakery is urging anyone who has purchased the product to not eat it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For any questions regarding the recall, you can contact Hartford Bakery directly at 1-812-425-4642.