Pepperidge Farms Recalls Sesame Sticks

Pepperidge Farm has issued a voluntary recall of some of its 10.2-ounce boxes of Baked Naturals Sesame Sticks due to the possible presence of small, thin pieces of wire that a few customers have reported finding in the snacks.  Customers will want to look for boxes with a yellow 20% More! banner across the top of the box.  Then you'll need to check for these codes on the top flap of the box:

• W07*1781 Sell by 11/20/2011 
• W07*1891 Sell by 11/27/2011
• W07*1921 Sell by 12/4/2011 
• W07*2041 Sell by 12/11/2011 
• W07*2061 Sell by 12/13/2011
• W07*2221 Sell by 1/1/2012

In a press release dated late last week Pepperidge Farm says that a "small number" of people have reported minor injuries to their mouths.  While it doesn't actually admit that there's wire in the snacks the company does say that it's issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution and concern for customer safety.

Pepperidge Farms says that this recall covers about 13,000 cases of the Baked Naturals Sesame Sticks.  They are sold throughout the U.S. but not Canada.

If you have these snacks you're urged not eat them.  Instead, says the company, you should return them to your place of purchase for a refund.  You can also contact Pepperidge Farm at (866) 535-3774 if you would like more information about the recall of Baked Naturals Sesame Sticks.

You can read Pepperidge Farm's press release here and see a photo of the recalled Baked Naturals Sesame Sticks boxes here.