The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1686-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

King's Hawaiian Pretzel Buns Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

King's Hawaiian pretzel hamburger buns, slider buns, and pretzel bites are recalled nationwide. An ingredient used in manufacturing may contain Cronobacter sakazakii or Clostridium botulinum.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving potential contamination by high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed. Per FDA severity criteria, this warrants a High rating.

Plain-English summary

King's Hawaiian is recalling three pretzel products: 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites (UPC 73435000525), and 11 oz. Slider Buns (UPC 73435000372). The products were manufactured by King's Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc. and distributed nationwide in plastic bags.

An ingredient used to manufacture these products may have been contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum.

Consumers should not consume these products. Check the lot numbers on your packages against the list of affected lot numbers from the FDA. If you have purchased these products, do not eat them. If you have consumed these products and become ill, contact your healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
King's Hawaiian 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites (UPC 73435000525.), and 11 oz. Slider Buns (UPC 73435000372 ) packed in plastic bags. Distributed by King s Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc., 19161 Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501
Manufacturer
King's Hawaiian Bakery
Category
Food — Bread / Baked Goods
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (20)

  • King's Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Bun Lot numbers: 108222
  • 109222
  • 110222
  • 111222
  • 112222
  • 164222
  • 165222
  • 166222
  • 167222
  • 168222
  • 187222
  • 188222
  • 189222
  • 199222
  • 214222
  • 215222
  • 216222
  • 217222
  • 218222 King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Bun lot numbers: 115222
  • 116222

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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