Grand Central Bakery Recall: Potato Sourdough Pulled Over Metal Risk

Grand Central Bakery Recall: Nail Found in Sourdough Bread

This is for anyone in the Seattle or Tacoma area who bought Grand Central Bakery potato sourdough on August 10, 2026. A pallet nail was found baked into a loaf, and the bakery has recalled everything from that batch. Here is exactly what to check and what to do next.

Quick Takeaways

• Products: Potato Market Loaf (20 oz), Potato Table Loaf (20 oz), Mini Potato Loaf (12 oz)
• Why: A pallet nail was discovered in a loaf of Potato Sourdough bread
• Purchase date affected: August 10, 2026 only
• Where sold: Grocery stores, select restaurants, wholesalers, and four Grand Central Bakery cafes in the Seattle and Tacoma area
• Injuries reported: None so far
• What to do: Do not eat it. Throw it away and contact Grand Central Bakery.

What Happened

Grand Central Bakery of Seattle discovered a pallet nail inside a loaf of Potato Sourdough bread and traced it to a single batch of dough mixed on Monday, August 10, 2026. The company announced the recall on August 12, and the FDA posted it on August 14.

The recall covers 517 loaves total. No injuries or illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.

Check Your Bread Basket For This

Three products are affected, all tied to the same August 10 batch.

• Potato Market Loaf, 20 oz: Sold in paper bags at grocery stores, UPC 733163001576
• Potato Table Loaf, 20 oz: Sold unpackaged directly to customers at cafes and wholesalers
• Mini Potato Loaf, 12 oz: Sold unpackaged at grocery stores and wholesale accounts

If you bought any of these on August 10, do not slice into it looking for the nail. Throw the whole loaf away.

Where the Bread Was Sold

The recall is limited to the Seattle and Tacoma metro area. Grocery stores that carried the affected bread include Central Co-op, Fred Meyer, Hilltop Red Apple, Ken’s Markets, Marketime Foods, Metropolitan Market, PCC Markets, QFC, Town & Country Market, Thriftway, Whole Foods, and Yakima Fruit Market.

The bread was also sold directly at four Grand Central Bakery cafe locations: Burien, Eastlake, Wallingford, and Wedgwood.

Because this is limited to one purchase date, if you bought potato sourdough from any of these stores or cafes on a different day, it is not part of this recall.

Why a Pallet Nail Is a Real Hazard

This is a physical contamination recall, not a bacteria or allergen issue. A nail large enough to be found in a loaf falls into the size range federal regulators treat as capable of causing real harm, including cuts to the mouth or throat and damaged teeth.

Grand Central Bakery says the problem was isolated to the single batch of dough mixed that Monday, which is why the recall is limited to loaves sold on August 10. Still, do not rely on a visual check alone. A nail can be baked into the interior of a loaf where it is not visible from the outside.

What To Do Right Now

• Do not eat it. If you bought a Potato Market Loaf, Potato Table Loaf, or Mini Potato Loaf on August 10, throw it away.
• Do not search for the nail yourself. Dispose of the whole loaf rather than cutting into it.
• Contact Grand Central Bakery. Reach the GCB Wholesale Support Team at info@grandcentralbakery.com, through the contact page on grandcentralbakery.com, or by phone at 503-232-0575, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific.
• Ask about a refund. Several retailers, including PCC, are offering refunds for the recalled UPC.

When To Call a Doctor

No injuries have been reported, but if you or someone in your household bit into something hard or sharp while eating this bread, do not ignore it.

Call a healthcare provider or dentist if you notice mouth pain, a chipped tooth, or any cut or discomfort after eating potato sourdough purchased on August 10. If you experience abdominal pain after eating the bread, seek medical attention as well.

The Bottom Line

If you bought Grand Central Bakery potato sourdough on August 10 from a Seattle or Tacoma area store, cafe, or wholesaler, throw the loaf away without cutting into it and reach out to the bakery.

This recall is limited to one batch and one purchase date, which is exactly why it is worth checking your receipt or your memory of when you bought it before you decide it does not apply to you.

For the full FDA announcement, you can read Grand Central Bakery’s recall notice on FDA.gov.

If you want to see other recent bakery and packaged food recalls, our Lidl Cookie Recall coverage and full recall archive are good places to check.