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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0730-2014/FDA enforcement
The New French Bakery·Food·Nov 13, 2013

Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm discovered that 8.4 oz. jars of Hazelnut Jam were produced on 8/15/13 and were mislabeled as La Boulange Soft Caramel. the Hazelnut jam contains hazelnuts which were…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe New French Bakery
Recalling firmThe New French BakerySouth San Francisco, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot code 822713
Distribution area
IN

20 retail locations in the San Francisco Bay area.

United States

Quantity affected91 jars, 16 recovered at retail stores
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 18, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0730-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The New French Bakery initiated this food recall on November 13, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm discovered that 8.4 oz. jars of Hazelnut Jam were produced on 8/15/13 and were mislabeled as La Boulange Soft Caramel. the Hazelnut jam contains hazelnuts which were undeclared on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: 20 retail locations in the San Francisco Bay area.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm discovered that 8.4 oz. jars of Hazelnut Jam were produced on 8/15/13 and were mislabeled as La Boulange Soft Caramel. the Hazelnut jam contains hazelnuts which were undeclared on the label.

Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, NET WT was made or distributed by The New French Bakery in South San Francisco, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0730-2014, dated December 18, 2013.

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 tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  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 Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, NET WT recall?

The New French Bakery recalled Chocolate La Boulange Soft Caramel, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0730-2014. Firm discovered that 8.4 oz. jars of Hazelnut Jam were produced on 8/15/13 and were mislabeled as La Boulange Soft Caramel. the Hazelnut jam contains hazelnuts which were…

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 tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the The New French Bakery 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-0730-2014. 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.