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Food recall: Gourmet Blueberry Monster Muffins (4 count)
FDA enforcement event 74818 is a food recall by Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division of Sunbury, PA, initiated 21 Jul 2016 and classified Class II, with 30 product records.
FDA defines Class II as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. 43% of the 799 food enforcement events initiated in 2016 carry the same class.
Status: Terminated, terminated 1 May 2017. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division has 7 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.
Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.
Recalling firm
Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division, Sunbury, PA.
Reason for recall
"WEIS MARKETS IS ISSUING A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR 30 BAKERY PRODUCTS INCLUDING MUFFINS, COOKIES, AND SHORTBREAD AND BAKED BREAD ITEMS DUE TO THE POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF SMALL METAL FRAGMENTS (2-9MM) IN THE SUGAR TOPPING USED ON THESE PRODUCTS. THE VOLUNTARY ACTION IS BEING TAKEN DUE TO OUR SUPPLIERS RECALL OF THE SUGAR INGREDIENT."
Distribution
"Products were distributed to: PA,NJ,NY,MD,VA"
Product records
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-0009-2017 | Gourmet Blueberry Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0010-2017 | Gourmet Corn Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0011-2017 | Gourmet Cherry Almond Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0012-2017 | Gourmet Butter Rum Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0013-2017 | Gourmet Orange Pineapple Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0014-2017 | Gourmet Banana Nut Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0015-2017 | Gourmet Lemon Poppy Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0016-2017 | Gourmet Cinnamon Chip Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0017-2017 | Gourmet Red Velvet Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0018-2017 | Gingerbread Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0019-2017 | Gourmet Cranberry Orange Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0020-2017 | Gourmet Pumpkin Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0021-2017 | Monster Size Pina Colada Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0022-2017 | Gourmet Chocolate Chip Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0023-2017 | Tripple Berry Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0024-2017 | Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0025-2017 | Banana Walnut Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0026-2017 | Apple Cinnamon Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0027-2017 | Peach Melba Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0028-2017 | Blueberry Lemon Loaf Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0029-2017 | Irish Soda Bread (1 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0030-2017 | 8 Irish Soda Scones | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0031-2017 | Old Fashioned Shortcake (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0032-2017 | Chocolate Sugar Cookies (6 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0033-2017 | Sour Creme Cookies with Chocolate Chips (6 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0034-2017 | Sour Cream Cookies (6 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0035-2017 | Gourmet Double Dutch Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0036-2017 | Gourmet Raisin Bran Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0037-2017 | Gourmet Pistachio Flavored Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
| F-0038-2017 | Gourmet Apple Spice Monster Muffins (4 count) | 170,186 total units | Class II | Terminated | 19 Oct 2016 |
Context
Other enforcement events for Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2024 | Bakery Item: Angel Creme Filled Powdered Donuts 6 ct. scale UPC: 2128770005501, packaged in a cardboard box. Product is | Food | Class II | 3 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48oz)UPC of 041497-01194 Packaged in a scround container. 6 units per case. | Food | Class I | 1 |
| 23 Nov 2022 | Weis Quality Premium Ice Cream Sea Salt Caramel Ripple 1.5 Quart (1.42 L) UPC 041497-01288 | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 1 Sep 2021 | $7 Crab Cake Meal packaged in a 3 compartment plastic container. 14oz, UPC 2 07879400700 8. Refrigerated product. | Food | Class I | 1 |
| 5 Jan 2021 | Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48oz). Packaged in a squround paper container with a UPC of 041497-01253. | Food | Class II | 4 |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Weis, Sunbury, PA; BLT Sandwich; 1 CT | Food | Class I | 1 |
All 7 events for Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division
Questions and answers
Why was this food recalled?
FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "WEIS MARKETS IS ISSUING A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR 30 BAKERY PRODUCTS INCLUDING MUFFINS, COOKIES, AND SHORTBREAD AND BAKED BREAD ITEMS DUE TO THE POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF SMALL METAL FRAGMENTS (2-9MM) IN THE SUGAR TOPPING USED ON THESE PRODUCTS. THE VOLUNTARY ACTION IS BEING TAKEN DUE TO OUR SUPPLIERS RECALL OF THE SUGAR INGREDIENT."
What does Class II mean?
FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Where was the product distributed?
FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "Products were distributed to: PA,NJ,NY,MD,VA"
Is the recall still ongoing?
FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 1 May 2017. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.
Where does this data come from?
openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: openFDA food enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.