Kroger, Walmart bread recall: What to know
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Hundreds of loaves of bread have been recalled around the country over an allergen concern.
Bread recall
Recalled item:
Hartford Bakery, Inc. is recalling its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf. The bread comes in a flexible plastic bag marked with the following information:
- One of the following six lot codes: T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, T10 174020406 found on the front panel of packaging.
- Net Weight 12OZ (340G), UPC 24126018152 found on the bottom of packaging.
- An expiration date of 07/13/2025 found on the front panel of packaging.
While the packaging states "May Contain Tree Nuts," it does not state that it "Contains Hazelnuts."
By the numbers:
The company is recalling six lots of the bread, which amounts to about 883 loaves.
Reason for recall:
The product may contain undeclared hazelnuts.
While there have been no major reports of injury or illness to date, Hartford Bakery is aware of one customer who experienced digestive discomfort after consumption. Hartford Bakery also received consumer complaints from those who saw the nuts before consuming the product.
Why you should care:
People with a nut allergy or severe sensitivity to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
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Sold at:
The loaves were distributed to retailers, including Kroger and Walmart, at several states, including:
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- Missouri
- Alabama
- Mississippi
What you can do:
Consumers who purchased the loaves are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from a company announcement detailing the recall and shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 10, 2025. This story was reported from Detroit.