The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1560-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

BIMBO Bakeries USA Recalls Kerns Beef Buns Due to Metal Fragments

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling 812 cases of Kerns Beef Buns due to possible metal fragments from 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 significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling 812 cases of Kerns Beef Buns, 12 count, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The recall is caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery.

The affected product is distributed by K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., in Arbingdon, VA. The recall covers products with a Best By Date of 5-20. Distribution was limited to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific buns and stop using them if they match the description. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Kerns Beef Buns - 12 count Distributed By: K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., Arbingdon, VA 24210
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
812

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 - 20

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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