Tri-State Baking Company, L.L.C. Issues Allergy Alert

Tri-State Bakery, L.L.C. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 24 ounce white and wheat breads purchased prior to May 2, 2011, identified through the description and the UPC and Item Codes listed below ("Recalled Bread"), because they may contain undeclared soy flour, soy lecithin, and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy flour, soy lecithin, and milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Recalled Bread was distributed to: TX (excluding El Paso area), NM, CO, OK, KS, AZ and it reached consumers through retail grocery stores.

Specific information on how the Recalled Bread can be identified is through the following Description and Codes:

Item# Descripton Of Products: UPC
01001 Tender Crust Stone Ground Wheat 24oz 41330-01001
01002 Allsup's Sandwich 24oz 00001-02001
01005 Lowe's Sandwich 24oz 41330-09999
01006 Allsup's Sandwich Wheat 24oz 00001-16013
01007 Tender Crust Large 24oz 41330-01007
01008 Tender Crust Sandwich 24oz 41330-01008
01009 Tender Crust Cracked Wheat 24oz 41330-10216
01010 Thriftway Sandwich Wheat 24oz 41330-09981
01011 Thriftway Sandwich 24oz 41330-09979
01012 Thriftway Large 24oz 41330-09980
01013 Tender Crust Split Top White 24oz 41330-01005
01014 Texas Toast-Thick Sliced 24oz 41330-01006
01020 Tender Crust Sandwich Wheat 24oz 41330-01020
01021 Tender Crust Split Top Wheat 24oz 41330-01021
01076 Shur-Fine Sandwich White 24oz 15400-21378
01077 Shur-Fine Large 24oz 15400-21377
01078 Shur-Fine Sandwich Wheat 24oz 15400-84014
01098 Country Market Sandwich White 24oz 70821-23461
01099 Country Market Sandwich Wheat 24oz 70821-70140
01250 Lowe's Sandwich Wheat 24oz 41330-01306
01251 Lowe's Split Top Wheat 24oz 41330-01307
01254 Lowe's Large Round Top 24oz 41330-01254

No illnesses have been reported to date relating to the consumption or use of the Recalled Bread.

The recall was initiated after Tri-State discovered that soy flour, soy lecithin, and milk are
categorized as allergens, which are required to be listed on the package label for any products
containing them.

Consumers who purchased the Recalled Bread are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a
full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Tri-State Baking, L.L.C. at 1-800-234-3661
ext.7848 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Source: FDA