Hartford Bakery Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Hazelnuts in Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf

Hartford Bakery is recalling six lots of its "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" bread due to undeclared hazelnuts. The product was distributed in 12 states and may cause serious allergic reactions in those with nut allergies. Consumers who purchased the affected products are urged to return them for a full refund.

Hartford Bakery, Inc. has voluntarily recalled six lots of its "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" due to the presence of undeclared hazelnuts. The recall affects products distributed in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi, including retailers such as Kroger and Walmart. The recall was initiated after discovering that approximately 883 loaves of bread from six production lots contained visible hazelnuts, which were not declared on the packaging [1].

The recalled products were distributed in flexible plastic bags marked with specific lot codes (T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, T10 174020406) and have a net weight of 12 oz (340g) with a UPC code of 24126018152. The expiration date is July 13, 2025. The packaging stated "May Contain Tree Nuts" but did not specify "Contains Hazelnuts," leading to the recall [2].

Consumers with nut allergies or severe sensitivities to hazelnuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. While no major reports of injury or illness have been reported, one customer experienced digestive discomfort after consuming the affected product. Hartford Bakery has received consumer complaints from those who saw the nuts before consuming the product [1].

Consumers who purchased the implicated products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact Hartford Bakery at 1-812-425-4642, Monday through Friday, except for holidays, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm CST [1].

References:
[1] https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hartford-bakery-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-hazelnuts-lewis-bake-shop-artisan-style-12-loaf
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250710118361/hartford-bakery-inc-issues-allergy-alert-on-undeclared-hazelnuts-in-lewis-bake-shop-artisan-style-12-loaf