Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nature's Own Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread, 20oz single loaf and 40 oz 2-pack recall: Undeclared milk allergen

Recall published 26 days ago

Undeclared milk allergen

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The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
October 2, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nature's Own
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
UPC codes
072250916622, 072250006835
Reports of harm
No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread, 20oz single loaf and 40 oz 2-pack

What the company announced

THOMASVILLE, GA., October 2, 2026 – Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Nature’s Own® Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product being recalled was distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Following is information about the product involved in the recall. People allergic to milk should not consume this product if the “Best if used by” date, UPC and/or Product Code below are printed on the package.

  • PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Nature’s Own® Hawaiian Bread 20 oz. · UPC #: 0 72250 91662 2 · PRODUCT CODES: 0188 262 20:06 - 0188 262 22:05 0188 265 09:20 - 0188 265 10:30 0188 267 04:50 - 0188 267 06:00 0188 270 04:15 - 0188 270 06:05 0188 272 17:15 - 0188 272 19:25 · “BEST IF USED BY”: OCT 08 2026 03 – OCT 18 2026 13
  • PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Nature’s Own® 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz. · UPC #: 0 72250 00683 5 · PRODUCT CODES: N/A · “BEST IF USED BY”: N/A

The recall was initiated after the company discovered during a review of the production records that certain packages of Nature’s Own 20 oz. Hawaiian Bread and Nature’s Own 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz. did not declare milk as an ingredient. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact .

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company’s top brands are Nature’s Own , Dave’s Killer Bread , Canyon Bakehouse , Simple Mills , Wonder , and Tastykake . Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com .

Media Contact: www.flowersfoods.com/contact

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 072250916622
  • 072250006835

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 0188 262 20

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 20 oz
  • 40 oz
  • 2 pack

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Nature's Own — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Flowers Foods, Inc. — Consumers: Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center, 1-866-245-8921, www.flowersfoods.com/contact — Media: www.flowersfoods.com/contact

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nature's Own bakery recalled?

Undeclared milk allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 072250916622, 072250006835; model number 0188 262 20. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.

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