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Grand Central Bakery (Potato Sourdough/Grand Central Bakery) Recall reason: may contain pieces of metal
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Grand Central Bakery Recalls Potato Sourdough Bread Due to Possible Foreign Object
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Company Announcement Date: August 13, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 14, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Contaminants Reason for Announcement:
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
August 12, 2026, Grand Central Bakery of Seattle, WA is recalling loaves of Potato Sourdough because they may contain the presence of pieces of metal.
The following products are subject to recall and sold at grocery stores, select restaurants, wholesalers, and four Grand Central Bakery (GCB) Café locations within Seattle and Tacoma Metro areas in WA on 8/10/2026.
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Brand Name |
Potato Sourdough Bread |
Potato Sourdough Bread |
Potato Sourdough Bread |
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Generic name |
Potato Market Loaf 20oz |
Potato Table Loaf 20oz |
Mini Potato Loaf 12oz |
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Sold At |
Sold at grocery stores |
Sold direct to customers |
Sold at grocery stores and |
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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
No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
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 our GCB Wholesale Support Team 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]
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Content current as of:
08/14/2026
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Regulated Product(s)
- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Contaminants
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