The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0590-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

Kwik Trip Bakery Recalls Triple Choc Bismark Due to Plastic Contamination

Kwik Trip Bakery is recalling Triple Choc Bismark products that may contain plastic pieces from contaminated ice nuggets. The recall affects products distributed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

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 physical contamination (plastic pieces) without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Kwik Trip, Inc. is voluntarily recalling various bakery goods, specifically the Triple Choc Bismark (product codes 9999954048 and 540484), due to a potential contamination with pieces of plastic. The contamination is attributed to the use of plastic-contaminated ice nuggets as an ingredient in the manufacturing process.

The recall covers approximately 288,755.44 product counts. The affected products were distributed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The recall includes all lots manufactured prior to, but not including, January 13, 2016.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific product codes and dates mentioned. If found, consumers should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Triple Choc Bismark 9999954048, 540484, 24 per bulk tote.
Manufacturer
Kwik Trip Bakery

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 (1)

  • All lots manufactured prior to but not including 01/13/2016.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Kwik Trip Bakery 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.

See all 11 products in this recall →