Why it was recalled
The wheat germ used by the firm to make their products was recalled by the wheat germ manufacturer because it was potentially contaminated with metal fragments approximately 05.mm in diameter and 3-15 mm in length. The contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.
Product description
Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
"128" and "149". These are the julian dates that the dough was baked and packaged. The dough was produced on 5/5/12 and 5/26/12.
Where it was sold
Distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1968-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 26, 2012
- FDA report date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Quantity
- Approximately 50 to 60 pounds.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Breadfarm
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1968-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bow
- State
- WA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62521
- Address
- 5766 Cain's Ct
- Code information
- "128" and "149". These are the julian dates that the dough was baked and packaged. The dough was produced on 5/5/12 and 5/26/12.
- Postal code
- 98232-9200
- Report date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1968-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Breadfarm
- Product quantity
- Approximately 50 to 60 pounds.
- Termination date
- Aug 21, 2012
- Reason for recall
- The wheat germ used by the firm to make their products was recalled by the wheat germ manufacturer because it was potentially contaminated with metal fragments approximately 05.mm in diameter and 3-15 mm in length. The contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
- Distribution pattern
- Distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 26, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Aug 21, 2012