Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241593. Ingredient: Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Salt), Milk (Powder Fat Whole), Salt, Yeast, Ascorbic Acid. Contains Wheat, Milk Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA

Bakers Of Paris, INC. recalled Croissant in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Aug 16, 2016.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Labeling for Croissants and Chocolate Croissants fails to declare egg in the ingredients list or allergen information. The croissants are manufactured with an egg wash." 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 "CA Bay area only." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Brisbane, CA. The recall covers 799 croissants of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 21, 2016), 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.