CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread recalled by Athens Baking

Athens Baking is recalling Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread, distributed in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah. The recall was initiated on 22 Jan 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest by Dates: 1/08/2017 through 1-27-2017. Code numbers: 364, 002, 004,005,006,010, 012,013,017.
Quantity recalled76410 units

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1525-2017
FDA event ID
76308
Recalling firm
Athens Baking, Fresno, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 Jan 2017
FDA classified
19 Feb 2017
Reported
1 Mar 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Bread

Timeline

22 Jan 2017Recall initiated by company
19 Feb 2017Classified by FDA+28 days
1 Mar 2017Published in enforcement report+10 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Certain production dates of Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread do not declare cultured whey or list milk as an allergen.

Product as listed by the FDA

Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread; NET WT 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) SKU 00132; UPC: 0000 1328. Distributed and sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT.

ArizonaCaliforniaNew MexicoNevadaUtah

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Certain production dates of Trader Joe's Harvest Whole Wheat Bread do not declare cultured whey or list milk as an allergen.

Which lots are affected?

Best by Dates: 1/08/2017 through 1-27-2017. Code numbers: 364, 002, 004,005,006,010, 012,013,017.

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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