Bakers Of Paris Croissant Recall: Egg Allergen Not Listed on Labels
Bakers Of Paris recalls croissants sold at Whole Foods Market with egg not listed in ingredients. This affects products with PLU 481976 or 241593 sold before August 18, 2016. Consumers should check labels for allergen information.
Lower-risk recall
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Bakers Of Paris is recalling croissants that contain egg but do not list egg as an ingredient or provide allergen information. This poses a risk for people with egg allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23444-bakers-of-paris-croissant-recall-egg-allergen-not-listed-on.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23444-bakers-of-paris-croissant-recall-egg-allergen-not-listed-on · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2240-2016
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“Bakers Of Paris Croissant Recall: Egg Allergen Not Listed on Labels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23444-bakers-of-paris-croissant-recall-egg-allergen-not-listed-on. Based on FDA recall #F-2240-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2240-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The croissants are made with an egg wash but do not list egg in the ingredients or provide allergen information. This means individuals with egg allergies could consume the product without knowing, potentially causing allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People with egg allergies who purchase these croissants at Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, CA. Those who bought the product before August 18, 2016, are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the PLU code 481976 (self-service case labeled "Croissant") or 241593 (clam shell package of 4). Products sold at Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, CA before August 18, 2016, are affected.
- Brand
Bakers Of Paris- Category
Food
All 2 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 I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CA Bay area only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2240-2016 | 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; Packed on dates of 8/16/16 or earlier and best by dates of 8/18/16 or earlier | 799 croissants |
| F-2241-2016 | Chocolate Croissant; Sold in self service case labeled "Chocolate Croissant" PLU 481976 or clam shell package of 4 - PLU 241595. Ingredient: Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Salt), Milk (Powder Fat Whole), Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Eggs, Salt, Yeast, Ascorbic Acid. Contains Wheat, Milk Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA; Packed on dates of 8/16/16 or earlier and best by dates of 8/18/16 or earlier | 565 croissants |
What to do — step by step
Check Label for Allergen Information
Look for the word 'egg' in the ingredients list or allergen information on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California.
FDA distribution: “CA Bay area only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 30 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2240-2016 (August 16, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2240-2016 to see it in context.
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