King's Hawaiian Bakery recalls King's Hawaiian: botulism risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- King's Hawaiian Bakery
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Reported by FDA
- September 14, 2022
- Recall started
- August 12, 2022
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Bakery and snacks
- Reason type
- BotulismOther contamination
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- King's Hawaiian 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites (UPC 73435000525.), and 11 oz. Slider Buns (UPC 73435000372 ) packed in plastic bags. Distributed by King s Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc., 19161 Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501
Quantity: 800111 Pretzel Hamburger Buns: 298,635 cases " 800112 Pretzel Slider Buns:246,050 cases " 800151 Pretzel Bites:7,973 cases
Codes: King's Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Bun Lot numbers: 108222, 109222, 110222, 111222, 112222, 164222, 165222, 166222, 167222, 168222, 187222, 188222, 189222, 199222, 214222, 215222, 216222, 217222, 218222 King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Bun lot numbers: 115222, 116222, 117222, 118222, 119222, 120222, 157222, 158222, 159222, 160222, 161222, 162222, 200222, 201222, 202222, 203222, 204222, 220222, 221222 King's Hawaiian Pretzel Bites lot numbers: 16721B, 16821B, 17021B, 1712IB, 1722IB, 17321B, 17421B, 17521B, 17721B, 17821B, 17921B, 18021B, 18121B, 18421B, 18521B, 18621B, 18721B, 18821B, 19121B…
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
King's Hawaiian Bakery recalled 1 product, including King's Hawaiian 10.5 oz. Pretzel Hamburger Buns (UPC 73435000365), 10.2 oz. Pretzel Bites (UPC 73435000525.), and 11 oz. Slider Buns (UPC….
Why was it recalled?
Ingredient used to manufacture pretzel products may have been contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, and/or Clostridium botulinum.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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