The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1554-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

Bimbo Bakeries Recalls Earthgrains Hot Dog Buns Due to Metal Fragments

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling 8,572 units of Earthgrains Hot Dog Buns due to possible metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal fragments) that poses a risk of significant injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling 8,572 units of Earthgrains Hot Dog Buns, 8 Count, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The recall was initiated because of a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The specific code information for the recalled items is Best By Date 5 - 21.

Consumers who have purchased these hot dog buns should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
8,572

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)

  • Best By Date 5 - 21

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 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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