The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1568-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

BIMBO Bakeries Recalls Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns Due to Metal Fragments

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling 12-count packs of Foodservice 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns due to the possible presence of 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 involves a physical hazard (metal fragments) which poses a significant risk of injury, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects in food safety contexts.

Plain-English summary

BIMBO Bakeries USA is recalling 2,930 units of Foodservice 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, 12 Count, manufactured by Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. The recall is due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery.

The affected products have a Best By Date of 5-21. The recall covers distribution in 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 FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Foodservice 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns - 12 Ct Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044
Manufacturer
BIMBO Bakeries USA
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
2,930

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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