Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.

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Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales. Breadfarm · reported 2012-08-29

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: The wheat germ used by the firm to make their products was recalled by the wheat germ manufacturer because it was potentially contaminated with metal fragments approximately 05.mm in diameter and 3-15 mm in length. The contamination occurred at the raw ingredient manufacturer.
Classification: Class II
Recall initiated: 2012-06-26
Reported by the agency: 2012-08-29
Closed out (terminated): 2012-08-21
Recalling firm: Breadfarm
Bow, WA
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): Distributed to retailers and direct accounts in Washington State.
States we parsed from that text: WA
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-1968-2012

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