CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rudi's Organic Bakery, Colorado Cracked Wheat recalled by Charter Baking
Charter Baking is recalling Rudi's Organic Bakery, Colorado Cracked Wheat, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Oct 2012 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-0695-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63517
- Recalling firm
- Charter Baking, Boulder, CO
- Brand
- Rudi's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 16 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 28 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Citrus
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Published 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
Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling select packages of Rudi's Organic Bakery bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
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
Rudi's Organic Bakery, Colorado Cracked Wheat, 22 oz, UPC 031493-54373-6, packed in flexible plastic bags. Labeling is tan, yellow, white, maroon, and orange with white, black, green, maroon, and orange print writing.
Where it was distributed
Nationally and global including Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling select packages of Rudi's Organic Bakery bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: 2-193-R.
Where was it sold?
Nationally and global including Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 63517| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Rudi's Organic Bakery, Cinnamon Raisin recalled by Charter BakingRudi's | Charter Baking | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Rudi's Organic Bakery, Multigrain Oat Bread recalled by Charter BakingRudi's | Charter Baking | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
More recalls from Charter Baking
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Rudi's Organic Bakery, Multigrain Oat Bread recalled by Charter BakingRudi's | Charter Baking | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Rudi's Organic Bakery, Cinnamon Raisin recalled by Charter BakingRudi's | Charter Baking | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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