With the back-to-school season in full swing, pre-portioned snack packs are an increasingly popular choice among parents. But, be careful, you may be getting more than you bargained for – literally – in certain packages of Entenmann’s Little Bites.
Just yesterday, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. issued a recall of an unspecified amount of these tasty treats. The issue, they say is small pieces of plastic in some packages, left there by a “manufacturing failure.” According to the company’s press release, these plastic bits present a “choking and/or hazard.” So far, the company has reports of one injury from the affected products.
Entenmann’s Little Bites Recall Facts
The table below outlines all the lots of Entenmann’s Little Bites snacks affected by this recall. According to the FDA, these items appeared in retail stores in more than 30 states over the past two weeks. Furthermore, each item bears the code number “3098” printed by its “Best by” date.
| Product Name | “Best by” Date | UPC Code |
| Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies 5-pack | October 8, 2016 | 7203001342 |
| Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins 5-pack | October 8, 2016 | 7203001353 |
| Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins 10-pack | October 8, 2016 | 7203002111 |
| Entenmann’s Little Bites Variety Pack, 20-pack
(contains Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Blueberry Muffins) |
September 24, 2016 | 7203001799 |
For more information on this recall, as well as the specific states affected and which products they received, visit the FDA’s official recall announcement page, here.
What to Do with Your Little Bites
Because of the hazard presented by these plastic pieces, Entenmann’s and the FDA encourage consumers not to eat these Little Bites snacks. Instead, throw the package away and/or return it to the original place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, or to speak to the company about your concerns, please contact Entenmann’s directly at 1-800-984-0989, anytime, 24 hours a day.