The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0465-2016·Announced 2016-01-13

Casey's Bakery Recalls Snickers Cakes Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Casey's Bakery is recalling 8x8 Snickers cakes because they contain undeclared peanuts. Consumers in the Sioux Center, IA area should not eat these products.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like peanuts are considered Class I hazards.

Plain-English summary

Casey's Bakery, Inc. is recalling 8x8 Snickers cakes sold in the Sioux Center, Iowa area. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared peanuts, which is a major food allergen. The affected products have date codes earlier than 696.

The recall covers at least 7, but up to 57 more, units of the product. This hazard poses a significant risk to individuals with peanut allergies, as the allergen is not listed on the packaging.

Consumers who have purchased these cakes should not consume them. Individuals with peanut allergies should be particularly cautious and avoid any product from this specific recall. For more information, consumers can visit the manufacturer's website at www.caseysbakery.com.

The recalled product

Product
Casey's Bakery, 8X8 Snickers cake, www.caseysbakery.com, Sioux Center, IA

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)

  • All date codes earlier than 696

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Casey's Bakery, Inc

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