Grand Central Bakery Potato Sourdough Bread Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces: What to Check at Home
Grand Central Bakery is recalling Potato Sourdough bread because it may contain foreign metal pieces. If you bought this bread in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington, spend 1–2 minutes today checking the package against the FDA-listed identifiers—then follow the next steps if there’s a match.
What to do right now: Find your loaf, locate the UPC and product details, and compare them to the FDA recall information. Do not eat the recalled bread if your package matches.
Affected product to check (from the FDA notice)
According to the FDA recall notice, the affected product includes:
- Grand Central Bakery Potato Sourdough bread
- Potato Market Loaf (20 oz)
- UPC: 733163001576
Where it was sold (local scope)
This recall notice lists distribution in the Seattle/Tacoma metro area of Washington. If you’re outside that area, you may be less likely to have the affected loaf—but it’s still worth checking your package label and UPC against the FDA details.
3-step home check: does your loaf match?
- Find the package/label. Look for the product information printed on the loaf packaging (or any sticker/label on the bag).
- Locate the UPC and product name. The UPC is a barcode identifier. Also confirm the product description matches what the FDA lists.
- Compare to the FDA list. If your loaf matches Grand Central Bakery Potato Sourdough bread (Potato Market Loaf 20 oz, UPC 733163001576), stop eating it and follow the FDA’s instructions for next steps.
If your loaf matches the recall
If you confirm your bread matches the FDA-listed identifiers, the FDA consumer action is straightforward:
- Do not eat the recalled bread.
- Follow the FDA notice instructions for what to do next with the loaf (including any return/refund/disposal steps described in the notice).
Keeping the package and UPC information handy can help you follow those instructions without scrambling.
If your loaf does not match
If your package does not match the affected product name/size/UPC listed in the FDA recall notice, you generally can treat it like normal store-bought bread:
- Continue using it according to standard food-safety and storage practices.
- Keep an eye on future FDA updates in case additional product identifiers are added.
Has anyone been reported sick?
The FDA notice states that no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Even so, it’s still important to follow the consumer action if your loaf matches.
Simple plan for busy households
If you’re managing school schedules or weekend errands, here’s a low-stress way to handle this: set a quick reminder to do the UPC check when you’re near your pantry, then make the call (keep vs. return/discard) based on whether the loaf matches the FDA identifiers.
For peace of mind, save a screenshot or bookmark of the FDA recall notice so it’s easy to re-check later if you find another bag in the freezer or pantry.
