Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie recall: Undeclared walnut allergen

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared walnut allergen

Zingerman’s Bakehouse Other food products — recalled other food productsZingerman’s Bakehouse Other food products — recalled other food products (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to WALNUTS run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, 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
February 8, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Zingerman’s Bakehouse
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Michigan
UPC codes
844397000706, 844397008795
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Black Magic Brownie

What the company announced

Zingerman’s Bakehouse of Ann Arbor, MI is recalling Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie Individually Packaged & Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack because they may contain undeclared WALNUTS. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to WALNUTS run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed in Southeast Michigan through retail stores and online at www.zingermans.com .

Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged, 4 oz. in clear film with Purple & Yellow Front Label on front and White nutritional label on back.

UPC 844397000706

Sell by 2/11 Lot# 355 & Sell by 2/12 Lot #356

And

Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack, 1 lb. in cellophane bag sealed at top with Purple & Yellow Front Label on front and White nutritional label on back.

UPC 844397008795

Sell by 2/11 Lot# 355 & Sell by 2/12 Lot# 356

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding a walnut in a Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged which did not list walnut on label. Investigation into the source of the walnut is ongoing.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return or dispose of the recalled product. Consumers with questions or to receive a full refund may contact our Service Department at 734-761-7255, 7 days a week, 7 am-5pm.

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 9 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.

  • 844397000706
  • 844397008795

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 355
  • 356

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2/11
  • 2/12

Package size

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

  • 4 Pack
  • 4 oz
  • 1 lb

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 Nuts

Zingerman’s Bakehouse — An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return or dispose of the recalled product.

Company contact: Zingerman’s Bakehouse — Consumers: Service Department, 734-761-7255

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 Zingerman’s Bakehouse other food products recalled?

Undeclared walnut allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to WALNUTS run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 844397000706, 844397008795; lot code 355, 356; best-by date 2/11 or 2/12. 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 peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return or dispose of the recalled product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Michigan.

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