The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0164-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins Recalled for Plastic Presence

BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc. is recalling Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins due to the presence of plastic in the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is the presence of plastic, which is a foreign material contamination.

Plain-English summary

BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins. The recall is being conducted because of the presence of plastic in the muffins.

The affected products include two package sizes: 10 pouches (Net Wt. 1 lb. 0.5 OZ., UPC 7203002111) and 20 muffins in 5 pouches (Net Wt. 8.25 OZ., UPC 7203001353). Both products have a Best By date of October 8, 2016/3098. The recall is distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their Best By dates and UPC codes to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins; 10 Pouches; Net Wt. 1 lb. 0.5 OZ. ; Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.; PO #976, Horsham, PA 19044. Best By: October 8, 2016/3098; UPC: 7203002111; Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins; 20 Muffins, 5 Pouches; Net Wt. 8.25 OZ. ;
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • 10 pouches: UPC Code 7203002111
  • Best By Date 10/08/2016/3098
  • 5 pouches: Best By: October 8 2016/3098
  • UPC: 7203001353

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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