The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1295-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Target Recalls Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Cake Due to Temperature Issues

Target is recalling Pepperidge Farm 3-Layer Chocolate Cake sold in Honolulu, HI, because the shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, which could cause contamination.

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 II, and the source text indicates a potential for contamination with spoilage organisms or pathogens without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Pepperidge Farm 3-Layer Chocolate Cake (19.6 oz). The product is identified by UPC 51000076236 and Target item number 288-9-227. This recall is limited to products purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, between March 23 and March 27, 2018.

The recall was initiated because the shipping container transporting the product from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. This temperature failure could cause the food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.

Consumers who purchased this specific product at the identified store during the specified dates should stop using it and return it to the store for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
PEPPERIDGE F 3LYR CAKE CHOC 19.6OZ UPC: 51000076236 Target item number: 288-9-227
Manufacturer
Target Corporation
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
2,652

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)

  • All product purchased at Target store T2780
  • Honolulu
  • HI from March 23 through March 27
  • 2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 199 recalled by Target Corporation under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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