CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns recalled

BIMBO Bakeries U is recalling Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns Sara lee, Downers Grove, IL, distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 10 May 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Date 5 - 21

Quantity recalled1079

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-1563-2013
FDA event ID: 65167
Recalling firm: BIMBO Bakeries U, Horsham, PA
Brand: Sara Lee
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 May 2013
FDA classified: 26 Jun 2013
Reported: 3 Jul 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Bread

Timeline

10 May 2013	Recall initiated by company
26 Jun 2013	Classified by FDA	+47 days
3 Jul 2013	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

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

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns Sara lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Where it was distributed

NC, SC, TN, VA

North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

Which lots are affected?

Best By Date 5 - 21

Where was it sold?

NC, SC, TN, VA

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 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.

Other products in this recall event

19 other products · FDA event 65167

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Foodservice Hamburger Buns - Earthgrains Baking companies recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Foodservice Hamburger Buns - Earthgrains Baking companies recalledFoodservice Hamburger	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Hot Dog Buns Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA recalled	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Kerns Beef Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UKerns	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns - 8 Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UKroger	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Great Value 8 Jumbo Hamburger Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UGreat	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	8 Bakery Buns Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious Sesame Seed recalled	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
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3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Kroger Sandwich Enriched Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UKroger Sandwich	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Hamburger Buns Bimbo Bakeries USA 255 Business Center Dr. recalledHamburger Buns	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Colonial 12 Seeded Enriched Buns Sara Lee, Downers, Grove, IL recalledColonial	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	8 Bakery Buns Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious White Sara Lee recalled	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Colonial Party Pack Sesame Seed Enriched Buns - Sara Lee recalledColonial Party	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Foodservice Hamburger Buns - Earthgrains Baking companies recalledFoodservice Hamburger	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Foodservice 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UFoodservice	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Food Service Hamburger Buns Wheat recalled by BIMBO Bakeries U	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Sunbeam 12 Enriched Hamburger Buns and Sunbeam recalledSunbeam	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Seeded Hamburger Buns Bulk recalled by BIMBO Bakeries USeeded Hamburger	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Colonial Party Pack Enriched Buns - Sara Lee, Downers Grove recalledColonial Party	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states
3 Jul 2013	CLASS II	Colonial Cookout Enriched Buns recalled by BIMBO Bakeries UColonial Cookout	BIMBO Bakeries U	Foreign Material	4 states

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