FLOWERS FOODS ISSUES RECALL OF NATURE'S OWN HAWAIIAN BREAD DUE TO UNDECLARED MILK

The affected bread was distributed to retailers in five states; no related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

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Flowers Foods (FLO) is recalling Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread in two package sizes because the labels did not declare milk.

The recall covers 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags distributed to retailers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. People allergic or severely sensitive to milk risk an allergic reaction. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Affected products may be discarded or returned for a full refund.

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• Minor pointNo related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

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• Moderate pointUndeclared milk prompted a recall of Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread in 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags.
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""Best if used by" date, UPC and/or Product Code below"

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THOMASVILLE, Ga., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Nature's Own^® Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product being recalled was distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Following is information about the product involved in the recall. People allergic to milk should not consume this product if the "Best if used by" date, UPC and/or Product Code below are printed on the package.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	UPC #	PRODUCT CODES	"BEST IF USED BY"
Nature's Own® Hawaiian Bread 20 oz.	0 72250 91662 2	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	OCT 08 2026 03 – OCT 18 2026 13
Nature's Own® 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz.	0 72250 00683 5	N/A	N/A

The recall was initiated after the company discovered during a review of the production records that certain packages of Nature's Own 20 oz. Hawaiian Bread and Nature's Own 2-pack Hawaiian Bread 40 oz. did not declare milk as an ingredient. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. 

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers' Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.

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SOURCE Flowers Foods, Inc.

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Which Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread packages are included in the Flowers Foods recall?

The recall includes 20 oz. Hawaiian Bread with UPC 0 72250 91662 2 and 40 oz. 2-pack Hawaiian Bread with UPC 0 72250 00683 5. The 20 oz. packages have listed best-if-used-by markings ranging from OCT 08 2026 03 to OCT 18 2026 13 and specified production codes. No production codes or best-if-used-by dates are listed for the 40 oz. packages.

What should consumers do with recalled Flowers Foods Hawaiian Bread?

Affected bread should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. People allergic to milk should not consume the affected product.

How did Flowers Foods discover the undeclared milk in Hawaiian Bread?

Flowers Foods discovered during a review of production records that certain 20 oz. Hawaiian Bread and 40 oz. 2-pack Hawaiian Bread packages did not declare milk as an ingredient. The recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.