CLASS III Food recall · Reported 31 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Potato Buns recalled by Grand Central Bakery
Grand Central Bakery is recalling Potato Buns, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 10 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0643-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78920
- Recalling firm
- Grand Central Bakery, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Jan 2018
- FDA classified
- 25 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 31 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Bread
Timeline
| 10 Jan 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potato Buns label declares "Contains: wheat, dairy". Milk is declared in the ingredients statement, but not in the Contains statement.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Potato Buns, 4 pieces packaged in poly bag, net wt.11.8 oz. The label is read in parts: "***POTATO BUNS***NET WT. 11.8 OZ***Ingredients:***Enriched unbleached wheat flour***buttermilk powder, butter ***Contains: wheat, dairy***".
Where it was distributed
distributed in WA
Questions about this recall
Is Potato Buns recalled?
Yes. Grand Central Bakery recalled Potato Buns on 10 Jan 2018. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0643-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Potato Buns label declares "Contains: wheat, dairy". Milk is declared in the ingredients statement, but not in the Contains statement.
Which lots are affected?
Best by Date: 1/12/2018.
Where was it sold?
distributed in WA
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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