Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
Recalling firm: Breadfarm
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.
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ProductFig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
FDA 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.
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Full FDA record and distribution details
Original product description
Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1968-2012
- Event ID
- 62521
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Jun 26, 2012
- Reported
- Aug 29, 2012
- Classified
- Aug 21, 2012
- Terminated
- Aug 21, 2012
- Quantity
- Approximately 50 to 60 pounds.
- Location
- Bow, WA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Telephone
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State.
FDA source record · F-1968-2012
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