The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0136-2022·Announced 2021-11-17

Country Oven Cinnamon Rolls recalled for possible metal fragments

The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Cinnamon Roll products due to possible metal fragments in the starch used during manufacturing. Affected products were distributed across multiple states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a physical hazard (metal fragments) that presents a risk of harm to consumers. The source text does not report any actual illnesses or injuries, making this a theoretical hazard scenario that falls within the High (3) category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Cinnamon Roll 4oz and 2.5oz products due to the potential presence of metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture these cakes. The contamination was discovered in the starch ingredient prior to the product reaching consumers.

The recalled products include UPC codes 0001111019657 and 0001111019550 with "Use By" dates of 12/28/21, 01/01/22, 01/10/22, 01/11/22, and 01/12/22. Approximately 230 cases were distributed across the following states: South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Virginia, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them. Metal fragments pose a choking and injury hazard. Consumers should discard the product or return it to their place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Country Oven Cinnamon Roll 4oz, 2.5oz
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • choking
  • physical-injury

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • UPC 0001111019657
  • 0001111019550 Use By 12/28/21
  • 01/01/22
  • 01/10/22
  • 01/11/22
  • 01/12/22

Distribution

Distributed in 29 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY