Packages of Daisy’s Bakery, Inc.’s “Gourmet Concha Bread” sweet bread have been recalled due to the presence of undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was announced after the company discovered that an error in its packaging processes resulted in a mislabeling of the product. Daisy’s Bakery, Inc. is located in Clifton, New Jersey.
The seashell-shaped sweet bread was distributed through direct delivery to retail stores in the states of Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. The four-ounce, clear plastic packages containing the concha bread were stamped with the lot numbers 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, and 471 in yellow or white numbers on the back of each bag.
People who are allergic to milk may experience life-threatening symptoms if they consume this sweet bread product. Milk allergies are most common in children; according to a 2013 report published by American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), they account for one-fifth of all food allergies in the United States. Symptoms of milk allergy include hives, stomach upset, vomiting, bloody stools, and anaphylaxis shock. Individuals who experience these symptoms after eating foods containing the milk allergen should seek medical attention immediately.
Anyone who is allergic to milk who has purchased the affected lots of this Daisy’s Bakery, Inc.’s “Concha Bread” should not eat it. Instead, the product should be disposed of in the garbage, or returned to its place of purchase for a complete refund. Anyone who is lactose intolerant should also avoid this product.
