The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0448-2020·Announced 2020-01-08

Sara Lee Frozen Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie Recalled for Undeclared Red Dye

Sara Lee Frozen Foods is recalling Chef Pierre Pumpkin Spice Latte Pies because they contain undeclared FD & C Red 40 dye.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III and involves a minor labeling error (undeclared dye) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sara Lee Frozen Foods is recalling Chef Pierre 37 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Latte Pies. The product is sold in a foil pie pan with a dome lid, frozen, in wholesale cases of four pies. The specific items affected have SKU number 09368 and UPC number 032100093682.

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared FD & C Red 40, a food dye. The affected lot codes are 0305273910, 0305273920, and 0305283920. A total of 990 cases were distributed to the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska.

Consumers who purchased these specific pies should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Chef Pierre 37 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie, in foil pie pan with dome lid, frozen, 4 pies per wholesale case, with SKU number 09368 and UPC number 032100093682
Affected units
990

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 (2)

  • Lot Codes 0305273910
  • 0305273920 and 0305283920

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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