Allergy Alert: Pies Recalled in Washington and Oregon Due to Safety Concerns
According to News Week, Grand Central Bakery, based in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, has issued a recall for several frozen pie products and frozen pie dough due to the presence of an undeclared egg allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The voluntary recall was announced on Friday and published on the FDA website on Saturday.
Affected Products
The recall involves the following items:
- U-Bake Pie Crust
- U-Bake Apple Pie
- U-Bake Marionberry Pie
- U-Bake Chicken Potpie
These products may contain undeclared egg and were sold between August 1, 2024, and October 20, 2024. The expiration dates range from February 1, 2025, to April 20, 2025. The pies were packaged in clear plastic with Grand Central Bakery’s branded stickers, which do not disclose the presence of egg. The expiration date sticker is located on the exterior of the packaging.
Health Risks
Consumers with egg allergies are at risk of experiencing serious or potentially life-threatening reactions if they consume these products. Grand Central Bakery has advised anyone who purchased the affected pies to either dispose of them or contact the company for a refund.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers can reach Grand Central Bakery at 503-232-0575, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or through their website at grandcentralbakery.com. The pies were sold at various Grand Central Bakery Café locations across Washington and Oregon, including:
Seattle Area:
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- Burien: 626 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
- Eastlake: 198 E Blaine St, Seattle, WA 98102
- Wallingford: 1607 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
- Wedgewood: 7501 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Portland Area:
- Beaumont: 4440 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213
- Cedar Mill: 12595 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229
- Hawthorne: 2230 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
- Hillsboro: 118 SE 2nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Mississippi: 714 N Fremont St, Portland, OR 97227
- Multnomah Village: 3425 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
- Sellwood: 7987 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
- Woodstock: 4412 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Discovery of Allergen
The undeclared egg allergen was identified by a Grand Central Bakery employee after distribution had begun. Claire Randall, the chief executive of Grand Central Bakery, stated, “The pie dough products made during the listed sales and expiration date range are safe to consume for anyone without an egg allergy. The presence of egg does not affect the quality or taste.”
FDA Allergen Regulations
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The presence of egg was discovered through internal checks, and the company is cooperating closely with the FDA to follow appropriate protocols.
Eggs are one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA, which also include wheat, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, shellfish, fish, and sesame. Those allergic to eggs may experience symptoms such as hives, vomiting, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, allergic reactions can escalate to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
The FDA’s strict labeling laws require that any product containing these allergens must clearly disclose them on the packaging.
