On 11/23 Calise & Sons Bakery, Inc. produced Italian Scala Bread (Italian bread w/Sesame Seeds) that by error were packaged in a bag that says Golden Flax Seed Scala Bread. A total of 689 packages were produced that went out to markets in RI, MA, NH and CT. The packages have a white plastic clip closure with a sell by date of 12-06 and Julian date of 327. Calise immediately contacted the sales team and distributors to begin a voluntary recall of this product. Product not yet distributed has been pulled off their trucks. Sales reps having been returning to the stores to retrieve the product. At this moment, there are approximately 100 packages that are unaccounted for. That number will continue to decline as route sales team reports back. The company is working diligently to retrieve all the products.

In accordance with their Recall Policy & Procedure, they are voluntarily recalling this product from their wholesale distribution pipeline and any retailers that have received this product. You are asked that if you are in possession of this product to please throw it out immediately and record the number of packages discarded. Credit for the discarded packages will be issued at the time of your next delivery. Also, please notify your customers to do the same. If anyone with a known allergy to sesame seeds has consumed any of the product referenced here, it is recommended that they consult with their physician immediately.

The company apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. It is because of their strong commitment to Food Safety that they were able to react quickly and efficiently to recall the affected product. The company appreciate continued loyalty to the Calise brand and thank you for your cooperation.

Original recall and updates at FDA