Small metal fragments may be present in the sugar topping used on these products
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Weis Markets is recalling 30 bakery products including muffins, cookies, shortbread and baked bread items.
Small metal fragments (2-9mm) may be present in the sugar topping used on these products. Foodborne foreign objects that are not hard and sharp and less than or equal to 7mm in length may cause minor injuries such as temporary reflexive choking and irritation of the gastrointestinal system.
The company has received no reports of adverse reactions or injuries due to consumption of these products to date.
The muffins are packaged in a plastic medium salad container. The loaf bread and cookies are packaged in a plastic hinged container, and the Irish soda bread is packaged in a plastic bag.
The following products, distributed in Weis Markets’ stores, are being recalled:
| Product | UPC | Sell By Date |
|---|---|---|
| GOURMET DOUBLE DUTCH MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100827004002 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET RAISIN BRAN MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100817004005 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET PISTACHIO FLAVORED MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100807004008 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET APPLE SPICE MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100867004000 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET CHOC CHIP MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100857004003 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| MONSTER SIZE PINA COLADA MUFFINS | 2100837004009 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET PUMPKIN MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100917004004 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET CRANBERRY ORANGE MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100907004007 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GINGERBREAD MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100887004004 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET RED VELVET MONSTER MUFFINS | 2103007004007 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET CINNAMON CHIP MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100957004002 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET LEMON POPPY MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100927004001 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET BANANA NUT MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100727004003 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET BLUEBERRY MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100737004000 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET CORN MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100747004007 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET CHERRY ALMOND MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100797004002 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET BUTTER RUM MONSTER MUFFIN | 2100787004005 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| GOURMET ORANGE PINEAPPLE MONSTER MUFFINS | 2100757004004 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| TRIPLE BERRY LOAF BREAD | 2107736005007 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| BANANA CHOC CHIP LOAF BREAD | 2122396005006 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| BANANA WALNUT LOAF BREAD | 2122196005008 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| APPLE CINNAMON LOAF BREAD | 2122106005005 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| PEACH MELBA LOAF BREAD | 2122566005003 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| BLUEBERRY LEMON LOAF BREAD | 2122096005009 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| IRISH SODA BREAD | 2107620003997 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| IRISH SODA SCONES | 2107980003996 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| OLD FASHIONED SHORTCAKE | 2101477004008 | 5/28/16 – 7/24/16 |
| CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES | 21045335004491 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| SOUR CRÈME COOKIES W/CHOCOLATE CHIPS | 2100945004496 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
| SOUR CREAM COOKIES | 2100775004499 | 5/28/16 – 7/26/16 |
The sell by date can be found at the bottom of the scale label affixed to the packaging.
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the store where originally purchased.
Consumers with questions may call Weis Markets customer service at 1-866-999-9347 between 8 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 3:30 PM on weekends.