The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1716-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

Split Top Burger Rolls recalled for possible bacterial contamination

Piantedosi Baking Co. is recalling Split Top Burger Rolls due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected products were distributed across multiple northeastern and southeastern states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving high-risk pathogens Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum in frozen bread products. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the hazard presents serious risk-of-harm potential.

Plain-English summary

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc. is recalling Split Top Burger Roll 12-packs due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled products include lot codes 22081 and 22094, with expiration dates of 3/22/2023 and 4/4/2023 respectively. A total of 18,119 frozen product trays were affected. These products were distributed to retailers in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Mississippi, and Colorado.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are serious pathogens that can cause severe foodborne illness. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Check your freezer for the affected lot codes and expiration dates. If you have purchased these items, dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

Anyone who has consumed these products and experiences symptoms of foodborne illness should seek medical attention and notify their healthcare provider of the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Split Top Burger Roll 12-pack (033474503777)
Manufacturer
Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot Codes: 22081
  • 22094 Expiration: 3/22/2023
  • 4/4/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • RI
  • SC
  • VA
  • VT