Inspections revealed that Bimbo Bakeries USA mislabeled some products, including those from Sara Lee and Entenmann’s, by including sesame or nuts that were not present in the ingredients.
The FDA had conducted inspections in October and November at Bimbo plants that produced Sara Lee and Brownberry breads in Phoenix, Arizona, and Topeka, Kansas.
A recent letter from the FDA said the company’s products were “mislabeled” and that allergen labeling serves as an additional measure, not a replacement for contamination prevention practices, according to a recent letter sent to the FDA. company.
The FDA cited specific Sara Lee products, such as Artesano Brioche and Delightful Multigrain, as being mislabeled. These breads were labeled as containing sesame seeds, but the ingredient list and “Contains” statements were incorrect: no sesame seeds were actually used.
Inspections revealed that Bimbo Bakeries USA mislabeled some products, including those from Sara Lee and Entenmann’s, by including sesame or nuts that were not present in the ingredients.
Bimbo Bakeries has until July 8 to address the issue of labeling
“Food labels must be truthful and not misleading,” officials said.
“Bimbo Bakeries USA takes our role in protecting consumers with allergen sensitivities very seriously, through good manufacturing practices in our facilities and informative labeling on our packages,” a company spokesperson told FOX Business.
‘We are in contact with the FDA to resolve this matter.’
Sesame became the ninth most important allergen in the United States, prompting a new labeling requirement for all foods made and sold in the country that contain sesame.
Bimbo Bakeries has until July 8 to address the labeling issue. The company can indicate corrective measures or defend its labeling practices before the FDA.
