The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1002-2013·Announced 2013-02-27

Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels Recalled Due to Metal Fragments

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels in four varieties because metal fragments were found in two packages.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. The presence of metal fragments in food products poses a significant risk of injury, including dental damage or internal harm, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risks or Class II classifications with potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling 57,492 packages of Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels in 20-ounce sizes. The affected varieties are Blueberry, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Honey Wheat. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered metal fragments in two packages of the product.

The recalled products were distributed to grocery outlets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific bagels with best-by dates ranging from January 18 to January 27, inclusive, printed on the lock tab bag closures.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the retailer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels, 20 oz packages; BLUEBERRY, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN,and HONEY WHEAT varieties.
Manufacturer
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Affected units
57,492

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 (6)

  • FL
  • GA
  • LA
  • MS
  • NC
  • SC 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →