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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1965-2015/FDA enforcement
Middle East Bakery, INC.·Food·Jan 30, 2015

Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pitas

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product may contain undeclared soy.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMiddle East Bakery, INC.
Recalling firmMiddle East Bakery, INC.Lawrence, MA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Sell by date of "FEB 05" printed on the plastic closure tab.
Distribution area
IN

Product is picked up at Middle East Bakery by independent drivers that supply markets in their territory. The headquarters representative for each firm that potentially received product was notified as a result the downstream customers (retail stores) were notified by their corporate offices. The Josephs brand name products were distributed in markets in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut, and in the following stores: Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Hannaford and Big Y. The Trader Joes products were distributed only in Trader Joe's stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 22, 2015
FDA recall numberF-1965-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Middle East Bakery, INC. initiated this food recall on January 30, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain undeclared soy. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product is picked up at Middle East Bakery by independent drivers that supply markets in their territory. The headquarters representative for each firm that potentially received product was notified as a result the downstream customers (retail stores) were notified by their corporate offices. The Josephs brand name products were distributed in markets in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut, and in the following stores: Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Hannaford and Big Y. The Trader Joes products were distributed only in Trader Joe's stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain undeclared soy.

Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pitas was made or distributed by Middle East Bakery, INC. in Lawrence, MA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1965-2015, dated April 22, 2015.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 lot and date codes 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 Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pitas recall?

Middle East Bakery, INC. recalled Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pitas in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1965-2015. Product may contain undeclared soy.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared wheat or gluten exposure?

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

How quickly can Undeclared wheat or gluten symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Undeclared wheat or gluten?

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

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. 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.

How do I get a refund from Middle East Bakery, INC.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1965-2015 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Middle East Bakery, INC. 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-1965-2015. 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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Official source

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