The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1561-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns Recalled for Metal Fragment Risk

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns due to possible metal fragments from a faulty manufacturing part.

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, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling 214 units of Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns (8 Buns) due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The issue was caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery.

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

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific buns and stop using them if they match the description and date. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential injury from metal fragments.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns - 8 Buns Distributed By: The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard
Affected units
214

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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