Grand Central Bakery Recalls Potato Sourdough Bread Over Possible Metal Contamination

SEATTLE, Washington (August 19, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its notice for Grand Central Bakery’s recall of Potato Sourdough Bread that may contain pieces of metal.

According to the FDA, the August 19 update adds Metropolitan Markets to the list of grocery stores that sold the recalled bread. Grand Central Bakery initiated the recall after a pallet nail was discovered inside one loaf. The company confirmed that the incident involved a single batch of dough.

Grand Central Bakery recall: quick summary

The recall covers three Potato Sourdough Bread products weighing either 12 oz or 20 oz. Grand Central Bakery supplied them to grocery stores, wholesalers, select restaurants, and four café locations in the Seattle and Tacoma metro areas.

On August 19, the FDA updated the recall notice to add Metropolitan Markets to the list of grocery stores that sold the affected bread. The company said the incident involved a single batch of dough.

Following the discovery of a pallet nail in one loaf, Grand Central Bakery advised consumers to dispose of affected bread purchased on August 10. So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

What happened?

According to the FDA notice, Grand Central Bakery initiated the recall after finding a pallet nail inside a loaf of Potato Sourdough Bread. The company linked the incident to a single batch of dough.

Grand Central Bakery sold the affected bread on August 10 through grocery stores, select restaurants, wholesalers, and four company cafés. The bakery operates those cafés in Burien, Eastlake, Wallingford, and Wedgewood.

On August 19, the FDA updated its recall posting and added Metropolitan Markets to the list of grocery stores that carried the affected bread.

The full retailer list includes Central Co-op, Fred Meyer Stores, Hilltop Red Apple, Ken’s Markets, Marketime Foods, PCC Markets, QFC Stores, Town & Country Market, Thriftway Stores, Whole Foods Markets, Yakima Fruit Markets, and Metropolitan Markets.

Grand Central Bakery recalled three products: the 20 oz Potato Market Loaf, 20 oz Potato Table Loaf, and 12 oz Mini Potato Loaf. The Potato Market Loaf carries UPC 733163001576, while the other two products have no UPCs.

Grand Central Bakery has received no reports of injuries or illnesses connected to the recall.

Affected products

Product	Size	UPC	Affected area
Potato Market Loaf	20 oz	733163001576	Seattle and Tacoma metro areas
Potato Table Loaf	20 oz	None	Seattle and Tacoma metro areas
Mini Potato Loaf	12 oz	None	Seattle and Tacoma metro areas

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, Grand Central Bakery initiated the recall after discovering a pallet nail inside one loaf of Potato Sourdough Bread. The company linked the incident to a single batch of dough.

Grand Central Bakery recalled the affected products because they may contain pieces of metal. Consumers who accidentally ingest foreign objects may face physical injuries.

The company has received no reports of injuries or illnesses linked to the recalled bread. Grand Central Bakery advises consumers who purchased the affected products on August 10 to dispose of them.

Food safety insight

“When a foreign object is found in finished food, the investigation needs to look beyond the point where the object was discovered,” said Allyza Joyce Mercado, FSQA Manager at Source86.

“Teams need to examine handling practices, production areas, equipment, and nearby materials to understand how the object entered the product. Finding that entry point is essential for correcting the immediate problem and preventing the same physical hazard from reaching another production run.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased affected Grand Central Bakery Potato Sourdough Bread should:

• Check whether the bread was purchased on August 10, 2026.
• Identify whether it is a Potato Market Loaf, Potato Table Loaf, or Mini Potato Loaf.
• Look for UPC 733163001576 on packaged 20 oz Potato Market Loaves.
• Do not consume bread matching the recall information.
• Dispose of the affected product.
• Seek medical attention if an injury occurs after consuming the recalled bread.

Consumer contact

• Phone: 503 232 0575
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT
• Email: [email protected]
• Online: Grand Central Bakery contact page

Behind the brand

Grand Central Bakery produces artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, and other baked products. In addition, the company operates cafés across the Pacific Northwest.

Among its bread selection, the bakery offers several naturally leavened varieties, including Potato Sourdough. Grand Central Bakery makes the loaf with sourdough and roasted potatoes.

Following the recall, the company advised consumers who purchased the affected bread on August 10 to dispose of it.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage highlights recent recalls involving physical hazards and other food safety concerns affecting finished products:

• Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler, and Bread Pudding Products Over Possible Aluminum Fragments
• Kettle Cuisine Recalls Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit Over Possible Listeria Contamination
• City Foods Recalls Pastrami and Corned Beef Over Possible Listeria Contamination
• Frankie’s Organic Recalls Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs Over Undeclared Milk

Regulatory context

Unlike pathogens or undeclared allergens, foreign objects create physical food safety hazards that can injure consumers.

Therefore, the Grand Central Bakery recall highlights the importance of strong physical hazard controls throughout production. Manufacturers should investigate how foreign materials enter finished products.

By identifying the source, businesses can determine affected inventory and strengthen controls over equipment, packaging, storage, and material handling.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, this recall shows why companies must respond quickly when they discover foreign objects in finished foods.

For now, consumers who purchased the affected Potato Sourdough products on August 10 should dispose of them. Anyone who experiences an injury should seek appropriate medical care.

Meanwhile, Source86 helps food companies strengthen operations through bulk ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, private label production, and supply chain management.

For additional support, companies can contact the Source86 team to strengthen food safety practices and build safer, more transparent supply chains.

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