The right roll can make a good sandwich great. But this week, sandwich makers — especially those in food service — may want to be careful about which one they reach for. That's because there's a new recall for the dough that makes Pillsbury Bread Rolls that may affect their next sandwich stack.

What is being recalled?

General Mills initiated a voluntary recall of two of its Pillsbury frozen bread roll dough products on June 19. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then classified the recall on July 13 and added it to its enforcement report on the same day.

The recalled items, the FDA report explained, include Pillsbury Bread Rolls, Hard Roll Dough, which was sold in cases of 180 units at 2.25 ounces each, with a net weight of 25.31 pounds. The affected rolls come with the lot code 11JUN6JL and "Better if Used By" dates of October 12, 2026, and October 13, 2026. About 3,080 cases of this dough are affected.

The second item in the recall is the Pillsbury Bread Rolls, Kaiser Roll Dough, which was sold in cases of 144 units at 2.5 ounces each, with a net weight of 22.5 pounds. This product carries the lot code 12JUN6JL and a "Better if Used By" date of October 13, 2026. About 1,260 cases of this dough are affected.

Both products were distributed by General Mills Sales, Inc. to businesses across 19 states, including Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Why is this dough being recalled?

According to the FDA report, the reason for both recalls is potential foreign material contamination, specifically glass. It did not specify how the glass may have gotten into the product.

What does the Class II designation mean?

The FDA labels recalls based on their perceived danger to the public in a three-tiered system, with a Class III recall being the least severe and a Class I recall being the most severe. A Class II recall, like this one, sits in the middle and is defined as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." Foreign material like glass routinely falls into this middle category, since a fragment could cause a choking hazard, even if long-term harm is unlikely.

What should I do if I have this dough?

Because the products are packaged in bulk case sizes and were distributed directly to businesses rather than sold on grocery store shelves, this recall is most relevant to bakeries, delis, restaurants, and other food-service operators. If your business received Pillsbury Hard Roll or Kaiser Roll dough matching these lot codes, do not use it. Check with your supplier or General Mills directly for any returns and refunds.