The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1967-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Breadfarm Recalls Wheat Crackers Due to Potential Metal Fragment Contamination

Breadfarm is recalling specific wheat crackers because the wheat germ used may contain metal fragments. The contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.

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

Breadfarm is recalling 163 packages of 6.4 oz Wheat Crackers. The product is packaged in cellophane sleeve wrap and was sold in individual sleeves or in cases of 12 packages. The affected packages bear the Julian dates "122", "130", "137", "148", or "165", which indicate when the dough was made, baked, and packaged.

The recall is being conducted because the wheat germ used to make the crackers was recalled by its manufacturer due to potential contamination with metal fragments. The fragments are described as approximately 0.5 mm in diameter and 3-15 mm in length. The source text states that this contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.

The product was distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State. Consumers who have these specific packages should stop using them and contact Breadfarm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Wheat Crackers, packaged in cellophane sleeve wrap, 6.4 oz each. Sold in individual sleeves or in a case of 12 packages (cello sleeves).
Manufacturer
Breadfarm
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard

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 (6)

  • "122"
  • "130"
  • "137"
  • "148"
  • "165". These are the julian dates that the dough was made
  • baked and packaged.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Breadfarm 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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