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FDA Food recall · Reported May 20, 2020

The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED COLUMBIA*** Net Weight 32 ounces *** The ESSENTIAL BAKING Company***INGREDIENTS: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Rye Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Barley Malt *** Our products are made in a bakery that uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy and tree nuts ***".

Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg.

Recall #
F-0946-2020
Affected scope
84 loaves
Initiated
May 4, 2020
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Essential Baking Company, The recalled The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lo… - a moderate-severity action.

The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lo… was recalled by Essential Baking Company, The in May 20, 2020. Reason: Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0946-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Essential Baking Company, The issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 20, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0946-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0946-2020) was formally reported on May 20, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 4, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Essential Baking Company, The is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Seattle, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 84 loaves.

The documented reason for this recall is: Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in Washington.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

84 loaves

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED COLUMBIA*** Net Weight 32 ounces *** The ESSENTIAL BAKING Company***INGREDIENTS: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Rye Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Barley Malt *** Our products are made in a bakery that uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy and tree nuts ***".

Reason for recall

Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0946-2020
Date reported May 20, 2020
Date initiated May 4, 2020
Recalling firm Essential Baking Company, The
Firm location Seattle, WA
Affected scope 84 loaves
Distribution Distributed in Washington.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED COLUMBIA*** Net Weight 32 ounces *** The ESSENTIAL BAKING Company***INGREDIENTS: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Rye Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Barley Malt *** Our products are made in a bakery that uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy and tree nuts ***".. Recalled by Essential Baking Company, The. Units affected: 84 loaves.
Why was this product recalled?
Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 20, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0946-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in Washington..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0946-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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