The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1283-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Kroger Recalls Fred Meyer Honey Cracked Wheat Bread Due to Plastic Pen Pieces

Kroger is recalling Fred Meyer Tender Twist Honey Cracked Wheat Bread because visible ink and plastic pen pieces were found 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, which corresponds to a moderate severity score of 2 under the rubric, as it involves a potential health hazard (foreign object) that is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Co is recalling 207 loaves of Fred Meyer Tender Twist Honey Cracked Wheat Bread, 24 oz (680g), due to the discovery of visible ink and plastic pen pieces in the product. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified of these foreign objects.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 11110 23004 and a Sell By date of Mar 08 FK 053. The bread was distributed to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Kroger for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fred Meyer Tender Twist Honey Cracked Wheat Bread 24 oz (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202"
Manufacturer
Kroger Co
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC 0 11110 23004 Sell By Mar 08 FK 053

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Kroger Co 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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