King’s Hawaiian pretzel buns and bites recalled

King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 12. The recall was initiated following the recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers.

The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, chief, public health division, DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has recalled or withdrawn products in its inventory, they are immediately removed from store shelves.               

The following products are affected by this recall:

• King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Bun: UPC 73435000365 with Lot codes 108222, 109222, 110222, 111222, 112222, 164222, 165222, 166222, 167222, 168222, 187222, 188222, 189222, 199222, 214222, 215222, 216222, 217222, or 218222

• King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Bun: UPC 73435000372 with Lot codes 115222, 116222, 117222, 118222, 119222, 120222, 157222, 158222, 159222, 160222, 161222, 162222, 200222, 201222, 202222, 203222, 204222, 220222, or 221222

• King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Bites: UPC 73435000525 with Lot codes 1672IB, 1682IB, 1702IB, 1712IB, 1722IB, 1732IB, 1742IB, 1752IB, 1772IB, 1782IB, 1792IB, 1802IB, 1812IB, 1842IB, 1852IB, 1862IB, 1872IB, 1882IB, 1912IB, 1922IB, 1932IB, 1942IB, 1952IB, 1982IB, 1992IB, or 2002IB

No illnesses associated with King's Hawaiian pretzel breads have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in any of its products to date. Customers should return this product to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions should contact King’s Hawaiian at 877-695-4227, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT.