The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1098-2019·Announced 2019-03-06

Aldi Bake Shop Lemon Loaf Cake Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Gold Coast Bakery is recalling Aldi Bake Shop Lemon Loaf Cakes because they contain undeclared visible walnuts, a major food allergen.

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 involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (walnuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gold Coast Bakery is recalling 3,240 retail units of Aldi Bake Shop Lemon Loaf Cake, 16 oz clear clam shell, 6 per tray. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared visible walnuts. The affected product is identified by the ink jet code 18354 on the clamshell and UPC 4099100018523.

The recalled product was distributed to Aldi retail stores. Each tray includes 6 lemon loaf and 6 banana loaf cakes. The source text does not specify the geographic distribution beyond Aldi retail stores.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the ink jet code 18354. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Aldi Bake Shop Lemon Loaf Cake 16 oz clear clam shell, 6 per tray (each tray includes 6 lemon loaf and 6 banana loaf) UPC 4099100018523
Manufacturer
GOLD COAST BAKERY
Affected units
3,240

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)

  • Ink jet on clamshell: 18354

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.