General Mills has issued a voluntary recall for over 700,000 units of frozen Pillsbury bread dough due to potential contamination with fragments of glass. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this as a Class II recall, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Consumers and food service providers should check their inventory for specific lot codes and dispose of any affected products immediately.
Products Impacted by the General Mills Recall
The recall affects specific batches of frozen Pillsbury bread dough distributed across 19 states. According to the official FDA enforcement report, the affected products were primarily intended for food service use rather than retail grocery shelves.
The following items are subject to the recall:
- Pillsbury Bread Rolls, Hard Roll Dough: 180 units per case, 2.25 oz each.
- Package UPC: 721582-13283 4
- Case UPC: 107-21582-13283-1
- Better-if-used-by date: Oct. 12, 2026 (Lot: 11JUN6JL)
- Better-if-used-by date: Oct. 13, 2026 (Lot: 12JUN6JL)
- Pillsbury Bread Rolls, Kaiser Roll Dough: 144 units per case, 2.5 oz each.
- Package UPC: 7 21582-13288 9
- Case UPC: 107-21582-13288-6
- Better-if-used-by date: Oct. 13, 2026 (Lot: 12JUN6JL)
Distribution States
The recalled dough was distributed to commercial customers in the following 19 states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
Safety Precautions for Consumers and Food Services
The FDA defines a Class II recall as a situation where use of the product may cause adverse health consequences, though the probability is considered remote. Because the contamination involves glass—a physical hazard—the primary medical concern is the risk of mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal injury if the dough is ingested.
If you have these products in your possession, do not attempt to bake or consume them. The recommended action is to discard the items immediately. If you or a family member have already consumed these products and are experiencing symptoms such as oral pain, difficulty swallowing, or abdominal discomfort, contact a healthcare provider promptly.
Understanding Class II Recalls
Unlike a Class I recall, which involves products that could cause serious adverse health consequences or death, a Class II recall addresses products that might cause temporary health issues. In this case, the potential for foreign material—specifically glass—necessitates the removal of the product from the supply chain to prevent any risk of injury to the public.