Croissant recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

August 16, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Bakers Of Paris, Inc. recalls Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241593. Ingredient…

Recall number

F-2240-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Bakers Of Paris, Inc.

Sold / distributed

CA Bay area only

Why it was recalled

Labeling for Croissants and Chocolate Croissants fails to declare egg in the ingredients list or allergen information. The croissants are manufactured with an egg wash.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241593. Ingredient: Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Salt), Milk (Powder Fat Whole), Salt, Yeast, Ascorbic Acid. Contains Wheat, Milk Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA