MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced a recall Thursday of various baked products from Gunkel’s Bakery.
The products made by the Antigo-based company were made using milk and soy, but the presence of these allergens was not declared on the label.
Milk and soy can cause serious reactions in people with an allergy or severe sensitivity. No illnesses have been reported from consuming these products. The products are safe to consume by those who do not have an allergy or intolerance to milk or soy.
The following products, packaged in clear plastic bags secured with twist ties, are subject to this recall and were sold on or before May 10, 2016:
- White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Bread
- Asiago Cheese Bagels
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Creamy Crust Bagels
- Chocolate Chip Creamy Crust Flax Bagels
- White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Creamy Crust Bagels
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Flax Bagels
- Chocolate Chip Creamy Crust Flax Bread
- Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Creamy Crust Bagels
These products were sold either at ambient temperature or frozen, from the location of processing or at the following locations:
- Antigo Wagner Shell, 709 S. Superior Street, Antigo
- Shawano 22 Shell, N4543 Wi.-22, Shawano
- Wittenberg Shell, 504 E. Grand Avenue, Wittenberg
- Wittenberg Shell, 413 N. Genesee Street, Wittenberg
- Wagner Ave Schofield Shell, 3001 Schofield Avenue, Schofield
- East Town Shell, 555 WI-153, Mosinee
- Thompson’s County Market, 722 Brazeau Avenue, Oconto
- Dave’s County Market, 300 E. 1st Avenue, Merrill
- Trig’s, 925 E. Wall Street, Eagle River
- Trig’s, 9750 Highway 70 West, Minocqua
- Trig’s, 232 S. Courtney Street, Rhinelander
- Trig’s, 6205 Business Highway 51 S., Schofield
- Trig’s, 1600 Academy Avenue, Steven’s Point
- Trig’s, 110 S. 17th Avenue, Wausau
Gunkel’s Bakery has already contacted all of these locations and provided new labels. Gunkel’s Bakery is committed to providing safe products to their customers. Consumers with a milk or soy allergy should destroy the product or return it to Gunkel’s Bakery located at 231 Superior St., Antigo.
This is a Class II recall which means that the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or that the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Symptoms of a food allergy may include swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth, nose, throat, eyes and skin; difficulty breathing; cramps, nausea or vomiting; diarrhea; or anaphylaxis. While most people do not have food allergies, anyone who eats a specific food and experiences symptoms should consult a doctor.
For more information on other food product recalls or food allergens, contact the Division of Food Safety at (608) 224-4700, by e-mail at datcpfood@wisconsin.gov; or online at datcp.wi.gov.


