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Food recall · FDA · Published July 23, 2018

Vitale Brothers Bakery,Inc. recalls Vitale Brothers Italian bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410005

Vitale Brothers recalls Italian bread (1lb loaf) with UPC 1589410005 sold from July 24, 2018. The product contains undeclared wheat, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1767-2018FoodVitale Brothers ›
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Recalling firmVitale Brothers Bakery,Inc.24631 Gibraltar Rd, N/A · Flat Rock, MI 48134-1347
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What happened, in plain English

Vitale Brothers is recalling Italian bread loaves (1lb) with UPC 1589410005 sold starting July 24, 2018, due to undeclared wheat content. This poses a risk for people with wheat allergies who may experience allergic reactions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18814-vitale-brothers-italian-bread-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18814-vitale-brothers-italian-bread-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1767-2018

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“Vitale Brothers Italian Bread Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18814-vitale-brothers-italian-bread-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1767-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1767-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The bread contains wheat without being declared on the label. This can cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to wheat, particularly those with wheat allergies.

Who’s affected

People with wheat allergies are most at risk from this product. The recall applies to consumers who purchased the bread from Vitale Brothers.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 1589410005 on the bread packaging. The product was sold starting July 24, 2018.

  • Brand
    Vitale Brothers
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 5 products

All 5 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    MI
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-1763-2018Vitale Brothers Rye bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410007; product sold 7/24/2018 and prior21 loafs
F-1764-2018Vitale Brothers Pumpernickel bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410008; product sold 7/24/2018 and prior20 loafs
F-1765-2018Vitale Brothers Onion Rolls 16 oz. (6 count per unit) UPC1589410013; product sold 7/24/2018 and prior31 loafs
F-1766-2018Vitale Brothers Pepperoni Roll 4.8 oz. (principal display panel incorrectly states .32 oz.) UPC1589410015; product sold 7/24/2018 and prior287 loafs
F-1767-2018Vitale Brothers Italian bread (1lb loaf) UPC1589410005; product sold 7/24/2018 and prior134 loafs
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the UPC 1589410005 on the bread packaging to confirm if it's affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this bread safe for people with wheat allergies?

No, the bread contains undeclared wheat which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

When was this product first sold?

The product was sold starting July 24, 2018.

What should I do if I have this bread?

Check the UPC 1589410005 on the packaging to confirm if it's affected. If it is, contact Vitale Brothers for guidance.

Take action

Contact Vitale Brothers

We’ve drafted a message you can send Vitale Brothers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-1767-2018 — Vitale Brothers Vitale Brothers

Hello,

I own a Vitale Brothers that is covered by recall F-1767-2018 from Vitale Brothers.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1767-2018 (July 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1767-2018 to see it in context.
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