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Based on reports from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that certain Healthy Way brand name sprouted grain bread products may contain small pieces of stone that could cause injuries. The products are manufactured by Olafson's Baking Company of Annacis Island , British Columbia, Canada, and are distributed through retail outlets in the states of Washington and Oregon.
To date dozens of injuries have been reported throughout Canada -- mostly involving tooth damage.
The following Healthy Way brand Sprouted Grain bread products are affected by this alert. The date code can be found on the Quik Lock plastic closure on the package.
PRODUCT NAME |
SIZE / PACK |
UPC & BEST BEFORE DATE |
|---|---|---|
Grain and Seed |
Net Wt. 21 oz. |
065776800247 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Twenty Grain |
Net Wt. 21 oz. |
065776800216 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Twenty Grain |
2 Pack |
06577600414 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Flax Loaf |
Net Wt. 21 oz |
065776800223 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Sprouted 100% Whole Wheat |
Net Wt. 21 oz |
065776800230 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Carb Conscious |
Net Wt. 16 oz |
065776475247 Date codes from 01 JN to 03 AU inclusive |
Alpine |
Net Wt. 21 oz |
065776800209 Date codes from 03 JN to 05 AU inclusive |
Although the affected products may have been sold by now, some consumers may have stored these products in their freezers. The manufacturer, Olafson's Baking Company, is voluntarily recalling the affected products throughout Canada and the States of Oregon and Washington.
Consumers who have recalled product should not eat it, but instead return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information, consumers and industry can contact Olafson's Baking Company at 1-800 465-5515.
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