Middle East Bakery in Massachusetts is recalling bread products with Joseph’s and Trader Joe’s brand names because they may contain undeclared soy, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to soy could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.
You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the UPC numbers, sell by dates, and other information at the FDA web site. They were sold at Joseph’s and Trader Joe’s stores in the eastern United States. The recalled products include Joseph’s Mini Whole Wheat Pita, Mini White Pita, White Lavash, and Pita Bread. The recalled Trader Joe products are Apocryphal 100% Whole White Pita, Pita Bread, Organic Pita Pocket Bread, Pocketful of Fiber Pita Bread, Mini Pitas, and Mini Whole Wheat Pitas.
If you purchased these products and are allergic to soy, do not eat them. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the FDA web site.
