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08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 18:40
Grand Central Bakery (Potato Sourdough/Grand Central Bakery) Recall reason: may contain pieces of metal
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Updated - Grand Central Bakery Seattle Recalls Potato Sourdough Bread Due to Possible Foreign Object
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Company Announcement Date: August 13, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 19, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
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Company Name: Grand Central Bakery Brand Name:
Product Description:
Contaminants Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
may contain pieces of metal
Brand Name(s)
Grand Central Bakery
Product Description
Potato Sourdough
Company Announcement
"On 8/19/2026 Additional Grocery Store 'Metropolitan Markets' has been added to update the Posting from 8/13/2026."
August 19, 2026, Grand Central Bakery of Seattle, WA is recalling loaves of Potato Sourdough bread due to the potential presence of pieces of metal.
The following products are subject to recall and were sold at grocery stores, select restaurants, wholesalers, and four Grand Central Bakery (GCB) Café locations within the Seattle and Tacoma Metro areas in WA on 8/10/2026.
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Brand Name |
Grand Central Bakery |
Grand Central Bakery |
Grand Central Bakery |
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Generic name |
Potato Market Loaf |
Potato Table Loaf 20oz |
Mini Potato Loaf 12oz |
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Sold At |
Sold at grocery stores |
Sold direct to customers at Grand |
Sold at grocery stores |
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Intended use |
All products are Ready-to-Eat bread and intended to be consumed at home by consumers as is |
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Condition |
Perishable |
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Shelf life |
1 day |
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Packaging |
Paper Bag |
No Packaging |
No Packaging |
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Net weight |
20oz |
20oz |
12oz |
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UPC |
733163001576 |
None |
None |
Grand Central Bakery café locations in Seattle area in WA:
- Burien, Eastlake, Wallingford, Wedgewood
Other grocery stores in Seattle/Tacoma area in WA:
- Central Co-op
- Fred Meyer Stores
- Hilltop Red Apple
- Ken's Markets
- Marketime Foods
- PCC Markets
- QFC Stores
- Town & Country Market
- Thriftway Stores
- Whole Foods Markets
- Yakima Fruit Markets
- Metropolitan Markets
No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. This incident was related to a single batch of dough.
The recall was initiated after a pallet nail was discovered in a loaf of Potato Sourdough Bread.
If you have purchased any of these products on 8/10/26, please dispose of product and contact Grand Central Bakery at [email protected] or at our website's "contact us" page at https://www.grandcentralbakery.com/contact.
Customers may also contact Grand Central Bakery at 503-232-0575 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Grand Central Bakery 503-232-0575 [email protected]
Media: Debbie Carter (503) 789-5523 [email protected]
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Content current as of:
08/19/2026
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Regulated Product(s)
- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Contaminants
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