The ice may contain metal pieces
June 12, 2014
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Wegmans Ice in 18-lb. (UPC 77890 29200) and 7 lb. (UPC 77890 29197) bags sold between January 1 and June 10, 2014.
The ice may contain metal pieces from a broken part in the machine that produces the ice, posing a possible choking hazard.
There have been no reported injuries associated with this recall, nor have there been any reports from consumers that metal pieces were present in bags already purchased.
The affected bags were sold in Wegmans’ stores located in Pennsylvania (excluding Erie), New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland.
This recall does not affect Wegmans Ice sold in the company’s New York State, Massachusetts or Erie, Pa., stores.)
The company estimates that approximately 6,000 bags of potentially affected ice were sold.
Wegmans will place automated phone calls to customers who purchased the product using their Shoppers Club card.
Consumers may return the product to Wegmans for a full refund.
Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1 (855) 934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.