CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread***Ingredients recalled by Kroger
Kroger is recalling Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread***Ingredients: Unbleached Enriched Flour***Contains, distributed in Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 26 Feb 2013 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-1282-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64540
- Recalling firm
- Kroger, Cincinnati, OH
- Brand
- Tender Twist
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 1 Apr 2013
- Reported
- 10 Apr 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Bread
Timeline
| 26 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Apr 2013 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 10 Apr 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
The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.
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
Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread 24 oz (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202" Sold under the following brand names: Fred Meyer & Goodyman
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to the following states: ID, OR & WA.
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Is Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread***Ingredients: Unbleached Enriched Flour***Contains recalled?
Yes. Kroger recalled Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread***Ingredients: Unbleached Enriched Flour***Contains on 26 Feb 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1282-2013.
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 0 11110 23005 8 Sell By Mar 08 FK 053
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to the following states: ID, OR & 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 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.
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