CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sara Lee Multi-Grain Thin Style Buns recalled by Bimbo Bakeries U

Bimbo Bakeries Usa is recalling Sara Lee Multi-Grain Thin Style Buns, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest by dates prior to and including Feb 17

Quantity recalledN/A

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-1222-2013
FDA event ID: 64412
Recalling firm: Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Horsham, PA
Brand: Sara Lee
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 Feb 2013
FDA classified: 18 Mar 2013
Reported: 27 Mar 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Bread

Timeline

19 Feb 2013	Recall initiated by company
18 Mar 2013	Classified by FDA	+27 days
27 Mar 2013	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

Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sara Lee Multi-Grain Thin Style Buns, NET WT 12 OZ (340g)

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Best by dates prior to and including Feb 17

Where was it sold?

Nationwide distribution.

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

12 other products · FDA event 64412

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Harmons 100% Multi-Grain Wide Pan Oven-Baked Bread recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Harmons 100% Multi-Grain Wide Pan Oven-Baked Bread recalledHarmons	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Arnold Healthfull 45 Calories Per Slice Multigrain Bread recalledArnold Healthfull	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Earthgrains 12 Grain Natural Bread recalled by Bimbo Bakeries UEarthgrains	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Brownberry Healthfull Nutty Grain Bread recalled by Bimbo Bakeries UBrownberry Healthfull	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Farm Bread All Natural Multi-Grain recalled by Bimbo Bakeries U	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Aldi L'Oven Fresh Hearty 12 Grain Bread recalled by Bimbo Bakeries UAldi L'Oven	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Brownberry Grains & More Double Protein Bread recalledBrownberry Grains	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Brownberry Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread recalledBrownberry Dutch	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Arnold Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread recalled by Bimbo Bakeries UArnold Dutch	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Brownberry Healthfull 45 Calories Per Slice Multigrain Bread recalledBrownberry Healthfull	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Sara Lee 12 Grain Bread Hearty & Delicious recalled by Bimbo Bakeries USara Lee	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Stroehmann Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread recalledStroehmann Dutch	Bimbo Bakeries Usa	Other	Nationwide

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