Bimbo Bakeries USA Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared
Tree Nuts in Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Sept. 17, 2008 - DENVER - The Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment announced today that Bimbo
Bakeries USA has initiated a voluntary recall of Oroweat
100% Whole Wheat bread because it may contain tree nuts not
listed on the label. Individuals with allergies to tree nuts
run the risk of a serious and or life-threatening reaction
if they consume this product. According to the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, the bread was baked at the
company’s Denver plant and sold at most major retail grocery
locations in five regional states: Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming,
Nebraska and New Mexico. An Oroweat spokesperson said that
all affected product is being pulled from retail grocery
shelves across Colorado. No other Oroweat products are
involved in this recall. The affected product has red,
blue or tan closure tabs with a “Best By” date of 9/22, 9/23
or 9/25 on the tab. No illnesses have been reported to
date. The recall was necessary because Oroweat Health Nut
bread was inadvertently placed in Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat
bread packaging. The 100% Whole Wheat ingredient legend does
not declare tree nuts.
Consumers who are not allergic to tree nuts can safely
consume the product. Consumers can return the product to the
store where it was purchased for an exchange or refund.
Any questions about the recall should be directed to an
Oroweat company representative at 877-224-7374. Consumers
may also call Daniel Rifkin, Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment, Consumer Protection Division, at
303-692-3644.
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