INDIANA – Hartford Bakery, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of six lots of its “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” due to the presence of undeclared hazelnuts. The recall affects products distributed across a dozen states, including Indiana.
According to the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the recall impacts products sold at major retailers such as Kroger and Walmart. The affected states are:
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- Missouri
- Alabama
- Mississippi
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that approximately 883 loaves from six production lots contained visible hazelnuts. While the product packaging included a general “May Contain Tree Nuts” statement, it failed to specifically declare “Contains Hazelnuts,” posing a risk to individuals with hazelnut allergies. An investigation revealed that a packaging error led to the hazelnut-containing bread being mistakenly packaged as the white bread product.
Fortunately, no significant injuries or illnesses have been reported to date. However, Hartford Bakery has confirmed that one customer experienced digestive discomfort after consuming the product, and other consumers reported noticing nuts before consumption.
Consumers with nut allergies or severe sensitivities to hazelnuts are particularly at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these recalled products.
Hartford Bakery is urging customers who have purchased the affected “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further inquiries, consumers can contact Hartford Bakery directly at 1-812-425-4642, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST, excluding holidays.
