Fig Bars — Class II food recall F-1968-2012
Terminated recall by Breadfarm, reported 2012-08-29, distributed in WA. The wheat germ used by the firm to make their products was recalled by the wheat germ manufacturer because it
| Recall number | F-1968-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Breadfarm, Bow, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-26 |
| Classified | 2012-08-21 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-29 |
| Terminated | 2012-08-21 |
| Distributed | WA |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
Product
Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
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.
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