Martin's Potato Rolls Recalled for Water Softener Contamination
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe recalls 15oz potato rolls due to potential Cation Exchange Resin contamination. Check your Best By date.
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During production the firm discovered a potential for Cation Exchange Resin, a brown water softener, may have been introduced into the product.
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What happened, in plain English
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe is recalling 8 Sandwich Potato Rolls because Cation Exchange Resin, a brown water softener, may have been introduced during production. The product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. No remedy or return instructions are currently listed in the record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16780-martin-s-potato-rolls-recalled-for-water-softener-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16780-martin-s-potato-rolls-recalled-for-water-softener-contamination · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2159-2019
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“Martin's Potato Rolls Recalled for Water Softener Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16780-martin-s-potato-rolls-recalled-for-water-softener-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-2159-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2159-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall cites the potential introduction of Cation Exchange Resin into the food product. This substance is described as a brown water softener, which is not intended for consumption and could pose a health risk if ingested.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina who purchased 15oz bags of Martin's 8 Sandwich Potato Rolls with a Best By date of August 14. Individuals with sensitivities to water softener chemicals are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for plastic bags labeled 'Martin's 8 Sandwich POTATO ROLLS NET WT. 15oz (425 GRAMS)'. Check the UPC code 0 75185 00003 9 and ensure the Best By date is AUG 14 and Sell By date is AUG 11.
- Brand
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe- Product
Martin's 8 Sandwich POTATO ROLLS NET WT. 15oz (425 GRAMS) plastic bag MARTIN'S PASTRY SHOPPE, INC. 1000 Potato Roll- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if you have the recalled 15oz plastic bags with UPC 0 75185 00003 9 and Best By date AUG 14.
Do Not Consume
Because the product may contain Cation Exchange Resin, do not eat the rolls if they match the description above.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA & SC.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2159-2019 (August 5, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2159-2019 to see it in context.
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