Flowers Foods Inc. has recalled Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread because of an undeclared allergen. (Source: FDA)
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.
Big picture view:
Flowers Foods Inc. announced the recall of Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread loaves that were sold in retail stores across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The bread was sold in 20 oz. loaves or 40 oz. two-packs and has a "Best If Used By" date between October 8, 2026, and October 18, 2026, according to the recall notice.
The backstory:
Flowers Foods explained that the recall is because the bread contains undeclared milk. The issue was discovered during a review of production records, the company added while noting that no illnesses related to the ingredient have been reported.
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What you can do:
Anyone who purchased affected loaves should throw them away or return them to the stores where they were purchased for a refund.
By the numbers:
In its recall statement, Flowers Foods included the UPC numbers and product codes for the recalled products. The two-packs have the UPC# 0 72250 00683 5 but do not contain a specific product code. The single loaves have the UPC# 0 72250 91662 2, and the full list of product codes is below:
- 0188 262 20:06 - 0188 262 22:05
- 0188 265 09:20 - 0188 265 10:30
- 0188 267 04:50 - 0188 267 06:00
- 0188 270 04:15 - 0188 270 06:05
- 0188 272 17:15 - 0188 272 19:25
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Food and Drug Administration. This story was reported from Orlando.