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Breadfarm
FDA recall F-1968-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-08-29 · Terminated
- Product
- Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
- Reason
- The wheat germ used by the firm to make their products was recalled by the wheat germ manufacturer because it was potentially contaminated with metal fragments approximately 05.mm in diameter and 3-15 mm in length. The contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.
- Quantity
- Approximately 50 to 60 pounds.
- Distribution
- Distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State.
- Firm location
- WA, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Telephone
- Recall started
- 2012-06-26
- Terminated
- 2012-08-21
- Code info
- "128" and "149". These are the julian dates that the dough was baked and packaged. The dough was produced on 5/5/12 and 5/26/12.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.