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FDA Food recall · Reported February 17, 2016

Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distributed for: Lucerne Foods Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contains: Wheat May Contain eggs, milk.

Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product.

Recall #
F-0554-2016
Affected scope
1393 x 12 oz. packages
Initiated
January 10, 2016
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. recalled Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distri… - a moderate-severity action.

Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distri… was recalled by Albertsons Companies, Inc. in February 17, 2016. Reason: Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0554-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Albertsons Companies, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 17, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0554-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0554-2016) was formally reported on February 17, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 10, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pleasanton, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1393 x 12 oz. packages.

The documented reason for this recall is: Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA, HI, NV. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1393 x 12 oz. packages

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distributed for: Lucerne Foods Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contains: Wheat May Contain eggs, milk.

Reason for recall

Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0554-2016
Date reported February 17, 2016
Date initiated January 10, 2016
Recalling firm Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Firm location Pleasanton, CA
Affected scope 1393 x 12 oz. packages
Distribution CA, HI, NV

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distributed for: Lucerne Foods Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contains: Wheat May Contain eggs, milk.. Recalled by Albertsons Companies, Inc.. Units affected: 1393 x 12 oz. packages.
Why was this product recalled?
Cloth material that is part of the production equipment may be in the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 17, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0554-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA, HI, NV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0554-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 17, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.