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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1769-2018/FDA enforcement
Constantine's International Foods·Food·Jul 11, 2018

Joujou's White Large Pita Bread

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Failure to declare wheat on the labeling.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, CO, MI +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameConstantine's International Foods
Recalling firmConstantine's International FoodsBirmingham, AL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 45902 09100 8
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 0 45902 09100 8
Distribution area
ALARCOMIUT

AL, AR, CO, MI, and UT

United States

Quantity affected57 cases/ 12 packages per case/ 4 loaves per package
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 15, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1769-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Constantine's International Foods initiated this food recall on July 11, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Failure to declare wheat on the labeling. The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AR, CO, MI, and UT.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Failure to declare wheat on the labeling.

Joujou's White Large Pita Bread was made or distributed by Constantine's International Foods in Birmingham, AL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1769-2018, dated August 15, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Joujou's White Large Pita Bread recall?

Constantine's International Foods recalled Joujou's White Large Pita Bread in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1769-2018. Failure to declare wheat on the labeling.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Constantine's International Foods recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1769-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.