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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0237-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Kronos Foods Recalls Sample Assortment for Potential Metal Fragments

Kronos Foods is recalling a 4-pound Sample Assortment of baked goods due to the potential for metal fragments. The recall covers 2 cases distributed to specific US states and one Canadian consignee.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal fragments) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kronos Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2 cases of its Sample Assortment, Net WT 4 lbs. (1.82 kg), Item number 11904. The product consists of five bundled trays containing 38-68 pieces per tray. The specific lot affected is Lot Number 15268, with an expiration date of 3/25/16.

The recall was initiated after an increase in metal detector rejections during the manufacturing process, which indicated a potential for metal fragments in the baked goods. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed in the United States to consignees in California, New Jersey, Texas, Nevada, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, and Oregon, as well as to one consignee in Canada. Consumers who have purchased this specific item should check their pantries for the matching lot number and expiration date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sample Assortment Net WT 4 lbs. (1.82 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 11904 Manufactured by Kronos Foods Corporation, Madera, CA
Manufacturer
Kronos Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • Item number 11904 Lot Number 15268
  • Exp 3/25/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Kronos Foods, 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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