CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Martin's 8 Sandwich Potato Rolls recalled
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe is recalling Martin's 8 Sandwich Potato Rolls, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 5 Aug 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2159-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83506
- Recalling firm
- Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Chambersburg, PA
- Brand
- Martin's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 5 Aug 2019
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2019
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2019 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 25 Sep 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During production the firm discovered a potential for Cation Exchange Resin, a brown water softener, may have been introduced into the product.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Martin's 8 Sandwich POTATO ROLLS NET WT. 15oz (425 GRAMS) plastic bag MARTIN'S PASTRY SHOPPE, INC. 1000 Potato Roll Lane Chambersburg, PA 17202-8897 UPC 0 75185 00003 9
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA & SC.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
During production the firm discovered a potential for Cation Exchange Resin, a brown water softener, may have been introduced into the product.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BY AUG 14, SELL BY AUG 11
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA & SC.
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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