Flowers Foods recalls Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread 20 oz and 40 oz over undeclared milk
This is an editorial summary of research originally reported by USDA FSIS - Food Safety Alerts. ProductSafer does not claim ownership of the underlying research. All intellectual property belongs to the original publishers.
Flowers Foods is recalling Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread (20 oz and 40 oz 2-pack) sold in AR, LA, NM, OK and TX because it contains undeclared milk. No illnesses reported; return for refund.
What happened
Flowers Foods, Inc. is recalling Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread because it contains milk that the label does not declare. The company announced the recall on October 2, 2026, and the FDA published it on October 5, 2026.
Affected products
- Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz single loaf, UPC 0 72250 91662 2. Product codes: 0188 262 20:06 - 0188 262 22:05; 0188 265 09:20 - 0188 265 10:30; 0188 267 04:50 - 0188 267 06:00; 0188 270 04:15 - 0188 270 06:05; 0188 272 17:15 - 0188 272 19:25. Best if used by OCT 08 2026 03 – OCT 18 2026 13.
- Nature's Own 2-pack Hawaiian Bread, 40 oz, UPC 0 72250 00683 5.
- Sold to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
The risk
People with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may have an allergic reaction if they eat this bread. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. The company found the problem while reviewing production records.
What to do
People allergic to milk should not eat this bread if the best if used by date, UPC or product code on the package matches the list. Throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Call Flowers' Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also email via www.flowersfoods.com/contact.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Check your pantry for Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread in the 20 oz or 40 oz sizes with a best if used by date between October 8 and October 18, 2026.
- ✓Throw away the bread immediately if you have a milk allergy or live with someone who does, even if no one has gotten sick yet.
- ✓Call 1-866-245-8921 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time to arrange a refund if you bought the recalled loaves in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas.
- ✓Ask your grocery store about their return policy if you don't have your receipt but remember buying this bread recently.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
Read the full report at the original source
USDA FSIS - Food Safety AlertsWas this finding useful?
Community discussion
Join the discussion
Comments are reviewed before appearing publicly.