The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0941-2013·Announced 2013-02-06

Jiffy Food Service Recalls Spice Cake Mix for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Jiffy Food Service is voluntarily recalling 25 lb. and 50 lb. bags of Spice Cake Mix due to an undeclared milk allergen. The product was distributed to correctional facilities nationwide.

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 is classified as FDA Class I, but the specific hazard is undeclared allergen (milk) on a common allergen without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Jiffy Food Service, LLC is voluntarily recalling 25 lb. and 50 lb. kraft bags of Spice Cake Mix. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared allergen, milk. The affected products are labeled as CMC Quality and Value Spice Cake Mix and were manufactured for correctional facilities and institutions only.

The recall covers 7,422 bags in total. The product was distributed nationwide, including in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New England, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The manufacturing date codes for the affected bags are 08/01/2012, 08/23/2012, 10/03/2012, 11/18/2012, and 11/19/2012.

Consumers and institutions should check their inventory for these specific bags. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Spice Cake Mix , 25 lb. and 50 lb. kraft bags, labelled a) CMC Quality and Value, Spice Cake Mix, 46702-00985, NET Wt. 25 lbs. (11.34 kg) JIFFY Foodservice, LLC, Chelsea, Michigan 48188; b) CMC Quality and Value, Spice Cake Mix, 46702-00920, NET Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.), JIFFY Foo
Manufacturer
Jiffy Food Service, LLC
Category
Food — Baking Mixes
Hazard

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 (4)

  • 08/23/2012
  • 10/03/2012
  • 11/18/2012
  • 11/19/2012.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 22 states specifically:

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