The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2205-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Wegmans Ice Bags Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 7 lb and 18 lb bags of ice because they may contain metal pieces from a broken ice machine 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 contamination in food) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling specific bags of ice sold in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The recall involves 7 lb bags (UPC 77890 29197) and 18 lb bags (UPC 77890 29200) sold between January 1, 2014, and June 10, 2014.

The recall was initiated because the ice may contain metal pieces resulting from a broken part in the ice machine. The affected units were distributed to retail stores in the four states listed above.

Consumers who purchased these specific bags of ice should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall number is F-2205-2014.

The recalled product

Product
WEGMANS ICE in plastic bags; NET WT. 7 LBS (UPC 77890 29197) and NET WT 18 LBS (UPC 77890 29200) --- WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
Manufacturer
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Category
Food — Ice
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 (1)

  • All codes sold between 1/1/2014 and 6/10/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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