CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

King's Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Buns recalled

King's Hawaiian Bakery is recalling King's Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Buns (, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Aug 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesKing'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, 19221B, 19321B, 19421B, 19521B, 19821B, 19921B, 20021B, 20121B, 20221B, 20521B, 20621B, 20721B, 20821B, 20921B, 21221B, 21321B, 21421B, 21521B, 21621B, 21921B, 22021B, 22121B.
Quantity recalled800111  Pretzel Hamburger Buns: 298,635 cases " 800112  Pretzel Slider Buns:246,050 cases " 800151  Pretzel Bites:7,973 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1686-2022
FDA event ID
90747
Recalling firm
King's Hawaiian Bakery, Torrance, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
12 Aug 2022
FDA classified
2 Sep 2022
Reported
14 Sep 2022
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Botulism
Product category
Chips

Timeline

12 Aug 2022Recall initiated by company
2 Sep 2022Classified by FDA+21 days
14 Sep 2022Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Ingredient used to manufacture pretzel products may have been contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, and/or Clostridium botulinum.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Ingredient used to manufacture pretzel products may have been contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, and/or Clostridium botulinum.

Which lots are affected?

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, 19221B, 19321B, 19421B, 19521B, 19821B, 19921B, 20021B, 20121B, 20221B, 20521B, 20621B, 20721B, 20821B, 20921B, 21221B, 21321B, 21421B, 21521B, 21621B, 21921B, 22021B, 22121B.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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