As of Wednesday, August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall for several brands produced by Bimbo Bakeries. These include Sara Lee, L'Oven Fresh, Kroger, Great Value, and Nature's Harvest. This is after the company has received 3 reports of their packed breads containing shards of glass. So far, nobody has been reported injured.
Based on the investigation, a lightbulb was broken in one of their facilities, with its fragments possibly contaminating the products.
At least 48,000 packs are subject voluntary recall with best-by dates ranging from August 31 to September 1. These dates can be seen at the lower front section of the bread's bag. The bakery code, meanwhile, is 1658, and it is found on the left side of the best-by date. The affected packs are currently sold in 11 states.
Some of the products include:
- 16oz 100% whole wheat round top Kroger bread sold in Virginia
- 20 oz fit and active multigrain L'Oven Fresh bread sold in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- 20 oz 100% whole wheat Sara Lee bread sold in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- 20 oz honey wheat Sara Lee bread sold in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- 16 oz 100% whole wheat Sara Lee bread sold in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- 2 lbs 8 oz honey wheat Sara Lee bread (twin pack) sold in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- 2 lbs 8 oz healthy multi-grain Sara Lee Delightful bread sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
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The recalled products are already pulled out from the stores, and those who have already purchased them can return the products and get a refund. For more information or concerns, they can also call 1800 984 09891800 984 0989. The line is open 24 hours a day.
