Bakers Of Paris, Inc.

Recall #F-1285-2017 · Initiated 2017-01-03

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What happened

Bakers of Paris almond croissants sold in Northern California were labeled incorrectly—the packaging failed to list eggs as an ingredient, even though the croissants contain an egg wash. This is a serious labeling error because eggs are a major allergen.

Who is at risk

Anyone with an egg allergy or severe egg sensitivity who purchased these croissants could have a dangerous allergic reaction.

What to do

If you bought Bakers of Paris almond croissants in Northern California (check the UPC codes 241593007994 for 4-packs or 46000058559 for self-serve cases), do not eat them if you have an egg allergy. Discard them or return them to Whole Foods Markets where you purchased them.

Product

Almond Croissant:: sold in self serve cases and 4 pack clamshell package. Ingredients: Dough ( water, wheat flour, sugar, milk [powder fat whole], salt, yeast, ascorbic acid, butter. Filling: Almond paste, butter, sugar, eggs. Topping (apricot glaze, almonds. Contains Milk, Eggs, Tree Nuts, Wheat. Note: This information is from the new label. Manufactured by Bakers of Paris, Brisbane, CA for Whole Foods Markets. UPC: Croissant 4 Pack Baker Paris, 241593007994; Self Serve case Almond Croissant, 46000058559

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

527 individual croissants

Distribution

Northern CA only.

Lot / code info

Packed on dates of 1/4/17 or earlier and sell by dates of 1/7/17 or earlier

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-01-18