The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1563-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

Sara Lee Bakery Buns Recalled for Possible Metal Fragments

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat Bakery 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, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BIMBO Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns. The recall is due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The specific units involved have a Best By Date of 5-21.

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

The recalled product

Product
Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns Sara lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
1,079

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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