Kroger Co: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1281-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Tender Twist Wheat Bread NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 566G and 22.5 oz (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 637 g plastic bags ***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202" Sold under the following brands: QFC Quality Food Centers & Fred Meyer

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 26, 2013

Date Posted: April 10, 2013

Recall Number: F-1281-2013

Event ID: 64540

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,128/20 oz loaves & 168/22.5 oz loaves

Code Information:

UPC 0 11110 20231 4, Sell By Mar 08 FK 053 & UPC 0 11110 23006 6, Sell By Mar 08 FK 053

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated