Panzanella Bread Recall: Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Sandwich Bread
Golden Crown Bakery recalls Specialty Sandwich Bread due to undeclared soy, wheat, and missing ingredient labels. Check your package for labeling issues.
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Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella is recalling all of their bread products due to undeclared soy, undeclared wheat and lack of product labeling.
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What happened, in plain English
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company is recalling all of its bread products because the labels do not list ingredients. This omission means consumers with allergies may unknowingly consume soy or wheat. The recall covers approximately 2,006 units distributed in Washington State. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23967-panzanella-bread-recall-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-in-sandwich-bread.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23967-panzanella-bread-recall-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-in-sandwich-bread · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2131-2016
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“Panzanella Bread Recall: Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Sandwich Bread.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23967-panzanella-bread-recall-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-in-sandwich-bread. Based on FDA recall #F-2131-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2131-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The bread products lack a required ingredient statement on their labels. Because soy and wheat are major allergens, people with sensitivities to these ingredients could suffer serious health reactions without knowing they are present in the food.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Washington State who purchased Specialty Sandwich Bread from Golden Crown Bakery. Individuals with soy or wheat allergies are at the highest risk of an allergic reaction due to the undeclared allergens.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Specialty Sandwich Bread sold in Washington State between June 2016 and the recall date of June 14, 2016. The product may be sliced bread individually wrapped in plastic with only a name label, or unsliced whole products packed in brown paper bags (sometimes inside an unlabeled plastic bag). Rolls are sold individually. There are no lot codes on the packages.
- Brand
Panzanella Bread Company- Category
Food
All 12 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
WA State only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2041-2016 | Caraway Multigrain PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products.; No lot codes on package | 307 units |
| F-2042-2016 | Label reads in part "***Panzanella Bread Company Italian Peasant Bread 24 oz. ***INGREDIENTS: Unbleached enriched wheat flour (Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, frolic acid, enzyme, ascorbic acid [dough conditioner]), Sea Salt (Salt, magnesium carbonate) Canola Oil, Olive Oil Yeast (Sorbitan monosterate, ascorbic acid)*** Please note there are spelling error contained in the ingredient statement (frolic), commas are missing between ingredients, and capital letters are sometimes used. A cooking spray containing soy was used to produce the recalled product and soy was not declared on the label.; No lot codes on package | retail and wholesale includes 1458 units |
| F-2124-2016 | Ciros PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 63 units |
| F-2125-2016 | Frusta aka Italian Peasant Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 1458 units |
| F-2126-2016 | Mini Roll Tondo No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 302 units |
| F-2127-2016 | Palline Integrale; and Pane Integrale PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 939 units |
| F-2128-2016 | Panino Tondo; and Small Tondo Bread; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 1354 units |
| F-2129-2016 | Rustic Roll; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 8997 units |
| F-2130-2016 | Sourdough PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 763 units |
| F-2131-2016 | Specialty Sandwich Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 2006 units |
| F-2132-2016 | Three Seed - PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 413 units |
| F-2133-2016 | Tramezzino - PAN 3 lbs. SLC Bread; Tramezzino - PAN 3 lbs. Whole Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products; No lot codes on package | 66 units |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the bread if you have soy or wheat allergies, as the ingredients are not listed on the label.
Check your packaging
Identify the product by its size, shape, and lack of lot codes, noting it was sold only in Washington State.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Washington.
FDA distribution: “WA State only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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-2131-2016 (June 14, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2131-2016 to see it in context.
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