Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

Recall #F-0034-2017 · Initiated 2016-07-21

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Weis Markets is recalling 30 bakery products, including Sour Cream Cookies, because small metal fragments (about the size of a grain of rice to a pencil tip) were found in the sugar topping. This happened because the sugar ingredient supplier had an issue at their facility.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these products could potentially be affected, as metal fragments could cause injury if consumed.

What to do

Check your home for recalled Weis Markets bakery products, especially those with sugar toppings purchased in PA, NJ, NY, MD, or VA. Do not eat the products; throw them away or return them to your local Weis Markets store for a refund.

Product

Sour Cream Cookies (6 count)

Reason for recall

WEIS MARKETS IS ISSUING A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR 30 BAKERY PRODUCTS INCLUDING MUFFINS, COOKIES, AND SHORTBREAD AND BAKED BREAD ITEMS DUE TO THE POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF SMALL METAL FRAGMENTS (2-9MM) IN THE SUGAR TOPPING USED ON THESE PRODUCTS. THE VOLUNTARY ACTION IS BEING TAKEN DUE TO OUR SUPPLIERS RECALL OF THE SUGAR INGREDIENT.

Quantity affected

170,186 total units

Distribution

Products were distributed to: PA,NJ,NY,MD,VA

Lot / code info

UPC # 2100775004499

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2017-05-01