Tejal Somvanshi
The Bakery Group of Dallas, Texas has recalled hundreds of cases of brioche bread products that could trigger serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The company announced the recall after Texas health inspectors found the products lacked proper allergen warnings.
Critical Safety Issue for Allergy Sufferers
The recall affects 629 cases of Dense Brioche Pullman loaves (product code 654203) and 104 cases of 4.5-inch Brioche Hamburger Buns (product code 54500). These products contain milk, soy, wheat, and Yellow FD&C #5 dye without proper labeling to warn consumers.
For people with these specific allergies, consuming these products could cause serious or even life-threatening reactions. Food allergies are a serious public health concern affecting millions of Americans.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy, Wheat, Milk or Yellow FD&C #5 run the risk of possible serious allergic reaction if consumed,” the company stated in their official announcement.
Limited Distribution but Long Time Frame
The affected products were distributed to Ben E. Keith of Fort Worth, Texas and Rodeo Goat Casa Linda Store in Dallas between December 24, 2024 and March 12, 2025. This nearly three-month distribution period means many of these products could still be in restaurants or homes.
The products can be identified by their packaging – brown boxes with either Ben E. Keith labeling or Rodeo Goat Casa Linda labeling, along with their specific product codes. The Dense Brioche Pullman loaves are packaged seven loaves per case, while the hamburger buns come 48 to a case.
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Cause Identified as Human Error
According to the company’s statement, the recall “was initiated after a routine inspection by The State of Texas Health and Human Services” revealed the missing allergen information. The Bakery Group confirmed the problem “was caused by human error in our labeling and packaging department” and has been corrected as of March 19, 2025.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
What Consumers Should Do
Restaurants or food service businesses that purchased these products between December 24, 2024 and March 12, 2025 should contact their distributor – either Ben E. Keith Fort Worth or The Bakery Group Distribution – for re-labeling or a refund.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction should stop eating the product immediately. Severe reactions may require use of an epinephrine auto-injector (like an EpiPen) and immediate medical attention.
Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, vomiting, digestive problems, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis – a potentially life-threatening reaction that can impair breathing and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Customers with questions can contact The Bakery Group at 214-823-3943 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The recall affects 629 cases of Dense Brioche Pullman loaves (product code 654203) and 104 cases of 4.5-inch Brioche Hamburger Buns (product code 54500) produced by The Bakery Group of Dallas, Texas.
These products were recalled because they lack proper allergen warnings on their labels. They contain milk, soy, wheat, and Yellow FD&C #5 dye without appropriate labeling to warn consumers with allergies to these ingredients.
This recall is extremely serious for individuals with specific allergies. For people allergic to soy, wheat, milk, or Yellow FD&C #5, consuming these products could trigger serious or even life-threatening allergic reactions.
You can identify recalled products by checking for Dense Brioche Pullman loaves with product code 654203 or 4.5-inch Brioche Hamburger Buns with product code 54500 from The Bakery Group of Dallas, Texas. If you have purchased these specific products, check with the retailer or The Bakery Group directly for verification.
If you have purchased these products and have allergies to any of the undeclared ingredients (milk, soy, wheat, or Yellow FD&C #5), do not consume them. You should either discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you have already consumed these products and are experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately.
The labeling issue was discovered by Texas health inspectors during routine inspections. After finding that the products lacked proper allergen warnings, they notified The Bakery Group, which then issued the voluntary recall in cooperation with health authorities.
