Weis Recalls Baked Goods For Potential Of Small Metal Fragments

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Weis Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for 30 bakery products including muffins, cookies, shortbread and baked bread items due to the potential presence of small metal fragments in the sugar topping used on them.

The presence of these small fragments could cause minor injuries such as temporary reflexive choking and irritation of the gastrointestinal system. Weis Markets has received no reports of adverse reactions or injuries due to consumption of these products.

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 sell by date can be found at the bottom of the scale label affixed to the packaging. Products included in this recall were distributed in Weis Markets' stores, specific product names and information are listed below.

Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them and return them to the store where originally purchased. Weis Markets is cooperating with the FDA on this recall and is working to ensure the packages are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed.

Consumers with questions should call Weis Markets customer service team at 1-866-999-9347 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekends.

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