California company recalls mislabeled bagels

Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to egg about the recall of some bagels sold at Publix stores. 

Western Bagel Baking Corporation, Van Nuys, Cal., the manufacturer of Publix 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels is recalling a limited number of 12-oz. packages of 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels with lot code date of 10491 and 11291 because they contain egg but do not list it on the label. 

Persons who have an allergy to egg run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.

The lot code date may be found printed on the clip that closes the bag. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel:

Publix 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels, UPC: 41415-78290

The product was distributed in Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. 

Consumers with questions may contact Publix at 1-800-242-1227.

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