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FDA Food recall · Reported July 3, 2013

Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

Recall #
F-1554-2013
Affected scope
8572
Initiated
May 10, 2013
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Bimbo Bakeries USA recalled Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044 - a moderate-severity action.

Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044 was recalled by Bimbo Bakeries USA in July 3, 2013. Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bak…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1554-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Bimbo Bakeries USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bak….

Moderate
severity level
9K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 3, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1554-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 - 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.

Meat & Poultry recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 1,672 meat & poultry recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

Reason for recall

Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

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-1554-2013
Date reported July 3, 2013
Date initiated May 10, 2013
Recalling firm Bimbo Bakeries USA
Firm location Horsham, PA
Affected scope 8572
Distribution NC, SC, TN, VA

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

Scale of Impact

8572 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044. Recalled by Bimbo Bakeries USA. Units affected: 8572.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1554-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: NC, SC, TN, VA.
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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