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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration."
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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