Flower Foods, Lidl recall private label products

Thomasville, Ga.-based Flower Foods Inc., a producer of fresh packaged bakery foods, is voluntarily recalling its private label hamburger and hot dog buns, as well as other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production. The company warns that the consumption of these products may cause a choking hazard. No related injuries or illnesses have been reported. 

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers under a variety of brand names and distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

In another recall, Arlington, Va.-based Lidl is recalling its wooden grasping toys due to a choking hazard. According to the consumer product safety commission, the wooden wheels can detach and release small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

For a full list of the Flower Foods recall products, click here.