Glass fragments found in bread: FDA recalls products in 6 US states over alarming health risks

Amid a grave health scare, the US FDA has recalled loaves and rolls sold across six US states, after glass fragments were found in the bread. The federal agency classified the risk as Class I and warned that ingesting glass fragments can “cause injury to the consumer including damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.

The recall was issued due to “glass fragment found on top of bread" for three products that are part of Upper Crust Bakery LP - Ancient Grains Hoagie Roll, Multigrain Sourdough and Whole Grain Multigrain.

A total of 818 cases are suspected to contain glass fragments, including 699 cases of the 18-ounce sourdough loaf, which is sold frozen in corrugated paper cartons. Additionally, 89 cases of hoagie rolls and 30 cases of the whole grain multigrain loaf have been recalled.

The US states where the products were being sold include Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Ohio. They appear to be made by Crest Hill Bakery in Maryland.

Upper Crust Bakery LP said the recall was voluntary, and the company notified FDA about it on April 12. In a press release, Upper Crust Bakery LP said a vigilant team member recently discovered a small glass fragment on top of a piece of seeded bread. The glass apparently came from sunflower seeds from one of their suppliers.

"As a precautionary measure, we initiated a voluntary recall of the 3 products affected by this lot to prioritize the safety of our valued consumers," the release added.

What happens when you consume glass fragments

FDA says doing so can cause injury to the consumer. These injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.

"In response, Crest Hill Bakery has worked closely with JJ Nuts and the FDA to promptly address the issue. We have ceased the use of sunflower seeds from the manufacturer associated with the glass fragments, Magic Flame," read the press release further.

"All affected products were swiftly removed from store shelves, all affected lots through the supply chain were destroyed and accounted for with no injuries associated," it added. "We are extremely confident that our swift and decisive actions, along with our exceptional Quality Systems and dedicated staff, have effectively resolved the issue. We remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety in all our products."

Anyone who purchased them is advised by FDA to not eat them, discard them in a secure trash can or return them to where they were purchased and get a full refund.
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