Milk Allergy Alert: Unified Grocers

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March 24, 2011

Unified Grocers is recalling “Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread” and “7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread” due to undeclared milk.

Cottage Hearth breads were distributed to select independently owned and operated retail grocery stores in Arizona and Southern California. 7 Select breads were distributed to select 7-Eleven locations in Los Angeles and San Diego counties in California.

The recall affects the following:

  • The 24-oz. “Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread,” UPC# 0-41380-80625-7 with code date Mar. 26 (found on the plastic tab used to “close” the bag).
  • The 24-oz. “7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread,” UPC# 52548-00181 with code date Mar. 26 (found on the plastic tab used to “close” the bag).

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may call the company at (323) 881-4045 and ask to speak with Mike Anthony. 

Unified Grocers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread (24 oz) and 7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread (24 oz)

(COMMERCE, CA) — Unified Grocers is recalling Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread (24 oz) and 7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread (24 oz) because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Cottage Hearth breads are distributed by Unified Grocers and other distributors to select independently-owned and operated retail grocery stores in Southern California and Arizona.

7 Select breads are distributed by Unified Grocers to select 7-Eleven locations throughout Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

The following code date is affected by this recall: Mar. 26 (The product’s code date can be found on the plastic tab that is used to “close” the bag.)

Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread – 24 oz (UPC# 0-41380-80625-7)

7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread – 24 oz (UPC# 52548-00181)

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of certain Cottage Hearth and 7 Select Wheat breads were distributed in packaging that omitted milk from the ingredient statement. The labeling issue has since been corrected and the affected Cottage Hearth and 7 Select products are now in full compliance with all federal, state and local labeling regulations.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Mike Anthony at Unified Grocers at 323-881-4045 (M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT).