FDA Issues Warning to Bimbo Bakeries Over Misleading Allergen Labels
The bakery giant must correct false allergen claims on popular brands or face potential legal action.
- Bimbo Bakeries USA mislabeled products like Sara Lee and Brownberry breads with incorrect allergen information.
- FDA inspectors found no sesame or tree nuts in products labeled as containing these allergens.
- The mislabeling undermines trust for consumers with food allergies, according to advocacy groups.
- Bimbo Bakeries has until July 8 to address the issue or justify their labeling practices.
- The company claims the allergen labels were precautionary but is working with the FDA to resolve the matter.