The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0553-2016·Announced 2016-02-17

Safeway Kitchens Hamburger Buns Recalled for Potential Cloth Material Contamination

Albertsons Companies is recalling Safeway Kitchens Enriched Hamburger Buns because cloth material from production equipment may be present in the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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, and the hazard involves foreign material (cloth) which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is recalling 788 packages of Safeway Kitchens Enriched Hamburger Buns. The product is an 8-bun package with a net weight of 17 oz (482 g) and UPC 0 21130 18456 9. The specific lot affected has a sell-by date of 1/25/16.

The recall was initiated because cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects.

The product was distributed in California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Safeway Kitchens Enriched Hamburger Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 17 oz (1 lb 1 oz) 482 g UPC 0 21130 18456 9; Distributed by:Safeway Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contains: Wheat May Contain eggs, milk.
Manufacturer
Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Sell by Date 1/25/16

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Albertsons Companies, 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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