Maplehurst German Chocolate Cakes Recalled for Incorrect Allergen Labeling
Maplehurst Bakeries is recalling German Chocolate Layer Cakes sold at Publix in Florida and Georgia because the labels listed ingredients for a different product.
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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (implied by the specific ingredient swap), which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric, even though no illnesses were reported.
Plain-English summary
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. is recalling 754 cases of 7-inch Publix Bakery German Chocolate Layer Cakes. The product was distributed in Florida and Georgia. Each case contains six individual cakes.
The recall was issued because the cakes were labeled with the incorrect ingredient and allergen declaration. The labels displayed the information for Cookies and Creme cakes instead of the German Chocolate cakes. This mislabeling could pose a risk to consumers with specific food allergies.
Consumers who purchased these cakes should check the packaging for the Maplehurst Code 085421, Publix Code 117924, or Lot Code 5273D10854110. If the codes match, consumers should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- 7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6 individual cakes.
- Manufacturer
- Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
- Category
- Food — Bakery
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 754
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 (3)
- Maplehurst Code: 085421
- Publix Code: 117924 - German Choc Banded
- Lot Code: 5273D10854110
Distribution
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