Lewis Bakeries-Evansville

Recall #F-1118-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-16

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What happened

Lewis Bakeries-Evansville recalled approximately 89,471 loaves of honey wheat bread sold under several brand names because small stainless steel fragments were found in two loaves during quality checks. The fragments were discovered before the bread reached most consumers.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these honey wheat bread products is potentially affected, though the risk is low since only two fragments were found in the entire batch.

What to do

Check your home for any of the affected bread products using the UPC codes listed. If you have any of these products, do not eat them and either discard the bread or return it to your store. Contact Lewis Bakeries or the FDA if you have concerns or believe you've been affected.

Product

Honey Wheat Bread packaged under the following names and sizes: UPC Name, size 24126-01435 Bunny, Honey Wheat, 20 OZ 71025-00443 Holsum, Honey Wheat, 20 OZ 78742-03639 Honey Wheat Great Value, Honey Wheat, 20 OZ 24126-01511 Honey Wheat Schnucks Select, Honey Wheat, 20 OZ 41498-11344 Honey Wheat L'Oven Fresh, Honey Wheat, 20 OZ 71302-05715 Sunbeam, Honey Grain Sandwich, 24 OZ

Reason for recall

The firm found two small food-grade stainless steel fragments in two slices of bread.

Quantity affected

89,471 loaves

Distribution

nationwide

Lot / code info

Best by NOV 22 through NOV 26

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter