The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1001-2013·Announced 2013-02-27

Bimbo Bakeries Recalls Thomas' Bagels Due to Metal Fragments

Bimbo Bakeries is recalling specific varieties of Thomas' Bagels because metal fragments were found in two packages. Consumers should check their packages and stop eating them.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling 418,356 packages of Thomas' Bagels. The recall includes 1 lb 4 oz packages of EVERYTHING, ONION, BLUEBERRY, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN, HEARTY GRAINS 100% WHOLE WHEAT, CINNAMON SWIRL, and HONEY WHEAT varieties.

The company initiated the recall after discovering metal fragments in two packages of the product. The affected products were distributed to grocery outlets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The specific packages subject to the recall have best-by dates ranging from JAN 18 to JAN 27, found on the lock tab bag closures, and were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Consumers who have these products in their homes should stop eating them and check the packaging for the specific dates and varieties listed above. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the metal fragments.

The recalled product

Product
Thomas' Bagels, 1 lb 4 oz packages; EVERYTHING, ONION, BLUEBERRY, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN, HEARTY GRAINS 100% WHOLE WHEAT, CINNAMON SWIRL and HONEY WHEAT varieties.
Manufacturer
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
418,356

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)

  • FL
  • GA and TN.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Bimbo Bakeries Usa 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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