Four different types of U-Bake pies recalled in October received the highest risk classification.
Grand Central Bakery, which has locations in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, issued a voluntary recall through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 25 due to an undeclared allergen with eggs.
In an update released Saturday, the FDA said the risk classification for the recalls is Class I, a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use or exposure to a violating product will result in serious harm. harmful consequences on health, even death. “
For comparison, Class II corresponds to cases where “use of or exposure to an infringing product may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is weak.”
Class III is used in “a situation in which use or exposure to an infringing product is not likely to result in adverse health consequences.”
The recall was issued after an employee reported that eggs had been added to the affected pie crust products, the bakery said. No injuries had been reported at the time of the recall.
News week had contacted Grand Central Bakery by email to ask if this was still the case.
The pies were sold between August 1, 2024 and October 20, 2024 and have best before dates ranging from February 1, 2025 to April 20, 2025.
They were sold in clear plastic packaging with Grand Central Bakery brand sticker labels, which do not indicate the presence of eggs.
A total of 150 apple pie packages and 1,450 pie crust packages with expiration dates between February 1 and April 17 of next year were affected by the recall, including the pie crust. bulk pie, which has manufacturing dates between August 1 and April 17. October 17 this year.
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Meanwhile, 366 packages of Marionberry Pie, also with best before dates between February 1 and April 17, and 2,637 packages of Chicken Pot Pie, with best before dates between November 1 and January 17, were concerned.
In a previous statement to Information week, Claire Randall, general manager of Grand Central Bakery, said pie crust products made within the stated on-sale and best-by date periods are safe to eat for anyone not allergic to eggs.
“The presence of eggs does not alter the quality or taste,” she clarified. “No illnesses have been reported and the presence of eggs is something we discovered through our own team. We are working closely with the FDA to follow their protocols.”
Eggs are one of nine major allergens recognized by the FDA, which also include wheat, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, shellfish, fish and sesame.
People with egg allergies may experience reactions such as hives, vomiting, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, reactions can escalate into anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal condition.
The FDA’s strict labeling laws require that any product containing these allergens clearly state them on the package.
