Bread Recalled After Threat-to-Life Warning Issued

A Connecticut bakery is recalling loaves of multigrain bread because they contain undeclared traces of eggs that were used in the production process.

The Roly Poly Bakery, of New Britain, is recalling 20-ounce loaves of Roly Poly Multigrain Bread. The Food and Drug Administration posted the company's announcement to its website on Friday.

"People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the announcement said.

The recalled products were sold at the Roly Poly Bakery in Polmart and New Britain Market Place in Connecticut, as well as Bernat's Deli and Golemo's Market in Massachusetts. They come in a 20-ounce clear plastic bag with a bar-code part number 5005-8723.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product, according to the company's announcement.

The recall was initiated after an audit revealed that a production employee used an egg wash instead of water to apply sunflower or oat ingredients on the products' surface, it said. Production of the product has been suspended until Connecticut Consumer Protection and the company are certain the problem has been corrected.

Those who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-860-229-5109 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m.

Newsweek has contacted Roly Poly Bakery for further comment via email.

Food recalls are issued if there are concerns that a product may be harmful to consumers in some way, such as if mislabeled products fail to disclose allergens.

Earlier this week, gluten-free meal provider Feel Good Foods recalled mini bagels over concerns they may have been cross-contaminated with gluten.

Also this week, a broccoli recall was issued over concerns they may contain undeclared sesame and wheat. A company also recalled pre-made potato salad after a labeling mistake led to an undeclared egg allergen in the product.

Sesame, milk, soybeans, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish are major food allergens defined by the FDA.

The FDA enforces regulations requiring companies to list ingredients on packaged foods and beverages to protect those with food allergies and other food hypersensitivities.

Symptoms of food allegories typically appear from within a few minutes to a few hours after a person has eaten the food to which they are allergic, the FDA says on its website.

Allergic reactions "vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock," according to the agency.