RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1280-2013/FDA enforcement
Kroger Co·Food·Feb 26, 2013

Kroger Value Wheat Bread, Pan De Trigo, NET Wt/peso Neto 22.5 OZ (1 lb 6.5 OZ) 637g Unbleached…

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAID, OR, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKroger Co
Recalling firmKroger CoCincinnati, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 11110 02199 1
Lot / date codes
  • Sell By Mar 08 FK 053, UPC 0 11110 02199 1
Distribution area
IDORWA

Product was distributed to the following states: ID, OR & WA.

United States

Quantity affected2, 532/22.5 oz loaves
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 10, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1280-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Kroger Co initiated this food recall on February 26, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to the following states: ID, OR & WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

Kroger Value Wheat Bread, Pan De Trigo, NET Wt/peso Neto 22.5 OZ (1 lb 6.5 OZ) 637g Unbleached… was made or distributed by Kroger Co in Cincinnati, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1280-2013, dated April 10, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Kroger Value Wheat Bread, Pan De Trigo, NET Wt/peso Neto 22.5 OZ (1 lb 6.5 OZ) 637g Unbleached… recall?

Kroger Co recalled Kroger Value Wheat Bread, Pan De Trigo, NET Wt/peso Neto 22.5 OZ (1 lb 6.5 OZ) 637g Unbleached… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1280-2013. The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Kroger Co recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1280-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.