The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0428-2021·Announced 2021-04-21

Harris Teeter Cookies & Creme Cake Recalled for Undeclared Hazelnuts

Harris Teeter is recalling 3-layer Cookies & Creme Cakes because they contain undeclared hazelnuts. The product was distributed in eight states and D.C.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Harris Teeter is recalling 4,378 whole 3-layer Cookies & Creme Cakes (48 oz) because the product contains undeclared hazelnuts. The firm was notified of the issue by their contract manufacturer.

The affected cakes were distributed to Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The recall covers specific production dates and lot codes listed on the packaging.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC and lot codes and stop consuming the product if it matches the recall details.

The recalled product

Product
HARRIS TEETER FRESH FOODS MARKET 3 Layer COOKIES & CREME CAKE NET WT 48 OZ (3 LB) 1.36kg packages PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC: 0 72036 95224 0
Manufacturer
Harris Teeter
Affected units
4,378

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 (1)

  • Production date

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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