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A range of bread products has been recalled and classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the presence of an unlabeled allergen.
Aunt Millie's Bakehouse products produced by Indiana-based Perfection Bakeries were initially recalled in September because of undeclared sesame and have now been given a Class I risk classification by the FDA. A Class I recall, the highest risk level, is issued when there is a "reasonable probability" that the use of or exposure to a product could "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The following products are subject to the recall:
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- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Hawaiian Hamburger Buns
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse White Pullman Bread
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse 100% Whole Wheat Pullman Bread
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Whole Grain Dinner Rolls
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Texas Toast
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Whole Grain White Hot Dog Buns
The products have been recalled in 12 states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. Impacted products are dated September 13, 2024, and earlier.
Sesame is one of nine major food allergens in the U.S., according to the FDA. The eight others are soybeans, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. These are the most common foods known to cause allergic reactions, though they do not make an exhaustive list.
The FDA says that food-based allergies can vary "in severity from gastrointestinal disturbances and skin irritations, to anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock and death."
The symptoms of an allergic reaction include, but are not limited to, hives, coughing and wheezing, itching and tingling in the mouth, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
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Severe allergic reactions can result in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency that must be treated in hospital. Symptoms include significant drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, all of which require immediate medical attention.
If you become ill from a food you believed was free of the nine major allergens, Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that customers should "notify the FDA and local health departments about your illness or allergic reaction. This can help prevent others from getting sick.
"Keep the packaging and any remaining product, as this can be important for any investigation and potential legal action."
Research conducted earlier this year by regulatory compliance company Traceone found that the most common reasons for food recalls are unintended allergens being found in products. According to Traceone, allergen contamination was responsible for almost 40 percent of recalls issued by the FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service between 2020 and 2024.
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