The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0976-2023·Announced 2023-06-14

Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes recalled for undeclared peanuts

Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes are being recalled due to undeclared peanuts. The product poses a serious risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

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: FDA Class I recall. Undeclared peanuts pose serious risk to individuals with peanut allergies, including potential for anaphylaxis.

Plain-English summary

Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes (NET WT 8 OZ, 6-pack of 1.3 OZ packages, Enjoy By June 5, 2023) are being recalled because they contain undeclared peanuts. This poses a serious health risk to individuals with peanut allergies, who may experience allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

The affected product was distributed in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes NET WT 8 OZ (227g) 6-1.3 OZ (38g) PKGS TASTY BAKING COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112 UPC 0 25600 00225 4

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)

  • Enjoy By June 5
  • 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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