Middle East Bakery, Inc. FDA Record
Middle East Bakery, Inc. has 12 FDA recalls (11 Class I), 10 inspections, 0 510(k) clearances and 1 compliance action on record. FDA has issued 1 warning letter to Middle East Bakery, Inc., the most recent on Sep 18, 2014.
- Latest recall
- F-0939-2020 · Class II · Apr 25, 2020
- Latest inspection
- Feb 27, 2025 · NAI
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Summary
| Records | Count | Last refreshed | Source as of | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 12 (11 Class I) | Nov 8, 2026 | File dated Nov 3, 2026 | Current |
| 510(k) clearances | 0 | Nov 8, 2026 | File dated Nov 2, 2026 | Current |
| Inspections | 10 | Nov 14, 2026 | Newest record Nov 5, 2026 | Current |
| Compliance actions | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | Newest record Oct 29, 2026 | Current |
FDA record by year
| Year | Inspections | OAI | Warning letters | Recall records | Class I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Middle East Bakery, Inc. FDA Warning Letters
| Issued | Subject | Issuing office | Close-out letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2014 |
Recent recalls
| Number | Class | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0939-2020 | Class II | Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| F-1963-2015 | Class I | Joseph's Pita Bread, NET WT. 11 OZ, UPC 074117000147, with a sell by date of February 5, 2015… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1961-2015 | Class I | Trader Joe's 8 oz. Pita Bread, UPC 00146340 and Trader Joe's 10 oz. Pita Bread, UPC 00146142 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1962-2015 | Class I | Trader Joes Organic Pita Pocket Bread 100% Whole Wheat, UPC 00721196, with a sell by date of FEB 03… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1956-2015 | Class I | Joseph's Mini Whole Wheat Pita, labeled as 100% STONE GROUND Whole Wheat Bread NET WT. 8 OZ (227g)… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1958-2015 | Class I | Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads NET WT. 14 OZ (397 g)… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1964-2015 | Class I | Trader Joe's Mini Pitas, UPC 00193856 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1965-2015 | Class I | Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pitas, UPC 00637138 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1959-2015 | Class I | Trader Joe's 8 oz. Apocryphal 100% Whole Wheat Pita, UPC 00146326 and Trader Joe's 10 oz. Apocryphal… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1957-2015 | Class I | Josephs Mini White Pita, labeled as Josephs Enriched Pita bread NET WT. 8 OZ (227 g), UPC… | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-1960-2015 | Class I | Trader Joe's Pocketful of Fiber Pita Bread, UPC 00945097 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| F-2025-2014 | Class I | Market Basket, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Pancakes. Each package contains 12 pancakes in a 14.4 oz… | May 19, 2014 |
Recent FDA inspections
| Date | Site | Product | Classification | FEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | No Action Indicated (NAI) | 1218034 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1218034 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1218034 |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1218034 |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Official Action Indicated (OAI) | 1218034 |
| Jun 6, 2014 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Official Action Indicated (OAI) | 1218034 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Beltsville, MD | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1119431 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Beltsville, MD | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1119431 |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1218034 |
| Oct 28, 2008 | Lawrence, MA | Food/Cosmetics | Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) | 1218034 |
- NAI
- No objectionable conditions or practices were found during the inspection.
- VAI
- Objectionable conditions or practices were found, but the agency is not prepared to take or recommend any administrative or regulatory action.
- OAI
- Regulatory and/or administrative actions are recommended.
Compliance Actions
FDA's compliance actions data lists 1 compliance action under Middle East Bakery, Inc.: warning letters, injunctions and seizures. None came from FDA's Center for Tobacco Products.
FDA-inspected facilities
| Facility | Location | Inspections | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEI 1218034 | Lawrence, MA | 8 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FEI 1119431 | Beltsville, MD | 2 | Feb 28, 2013 |
Middle East Bakery, Inc. and the FDA: common questions
Has Middle East Bakery, Inc. received an FDA warning letter?
Yes. FDA has issued 1 warning letter to Middle East Bakery, Inc.. The most recent is dated Sep 18, 2014.
Has Middle East Bakery, Inc. received an FDA Form 483?
FDA has not published a Form 483 for "Middle East Bakery, Inc." in its reading room. FDA publishes some Form 483s, not all of them.
When did the FDA last inspect Middle East Bakery, Inc.?
The most recent FDA inspection on file ended Feb 27, 2025 at Lawrence, MA and was classified NAI. FDA has 10 inspections of Middle East Bakery, Inc. on file, 2 of them classified OAI (official action indicated).
Has Middle East Bakery, Inc. had an FDA recall?
Yes. Middle East Bakery, Inc. has 12 FDA recalls on record, 11 of them Class I, the most serious class. The most recent started Apr 25, 2020.
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