Fig Bars (Breadfarm) – Metal Contamination (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales.
Brand
Breadfarm
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
"128" and "149". These are the julian dates that the dough was baked and packaged. The dough was produced on 5/5/12 and 5/26/12.
Breadfarm is recalling Fig Bars (Fig Newton style), bulk packed and refrigerated for individual sales. due to 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 . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, WA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026