Vitale Brothers Italian bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410005

Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc. recalled Vitale Brothers in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jul 23, 2018.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared wheat" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "MI." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Flat Rock, MI. The recall covers 134 loafs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 15, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.