CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Slow Roasted Ham and Swiss Croissant recalled by Greencore USA

Greencore USA is recalling Slow Roasted Ham and Swiss Croissant, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest Before 20 DEC 2016, UPC 7 62111 10496 8

Quantity recalled60,232 sandwiches

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-0579-2017
FDA event ID: 75583
Recalling firm: Greencore USA, Jacksonville, FL
Brand: Slow
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Oct 2016
FDA classified: 5 Dec 2016
Reported: 14 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Bread

Timeline

11 Oct 2016	Recall initiated by company
5 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+55 days
14 Dec 2016	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

Product may contain metal foreign material in the Croissant Bun.

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

Slow Roasted Ham and Swiss Croissant, 5.6 oz.

Where it was distributed

FL, GA, LA, MD, NC, OH, and TX.

Florida Georgia Louisiana Maryland North Carolina Ohio Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may contain metal foreign material in the Croissant Bun.

Which lots are affected?

Best Before 20 DEC 2016, UPC 7 62111 10496 8

Where was it sold?

FL, GA, LA, MD, NC, OH, and TX.

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

1 other product · FDA event 75583

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Double Smoked Bacon, Cheddar and Egg on Croissant Bun recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Dec 2016	CLASS II	Double Smoked Bacon, Cheddar and Egg on Croissant Bun recalledDouble	Greencore USA	Foreign Material	7 states

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