The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1525-2022·Announced 2022-08-10

Frozen Pastry Products Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse During Distribution

United Natural Foods Inc. is recalling frozen pastry products (Gardner and Cakerie brands) distributed in Alabama and Mississippi due to temperature abuse during delivery to retail stores.

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: This is an FDA Class II precautionary recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—temperature abuse of frozen products during transport—is theoretical, with no confirmed pathogenic contamination stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

United Natural Foods Inc. is recalling specific frozen pastry products. The recalled items include Gardner brand 9-inch apple walnut pie (UPC 5097290124, 42 oz), Gardner brand cherry pie (UPC 5097290500, 38 oz), Cakerie brand strawberry shortcake (UPC 77011806200), Gardner brand 9-inch strawberry rhubarb pie (UPC 5097291000, 39 oz), and Fresh Market brand chocolate pie (UPC 72251591309, 25 oz).

Two food trailers carrying these and other frozen food products experienced temperature abuse during transit to two retail stores. Temperature abuse during transportation of frozen foods may allow bacterial growth.

The affected products were distributed to retail locations in Alabama and Mississippi. Consumers who purchased these recalled products should not consume them and should discard the items or return them to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
FROZEN PASTRY PRODUCTS 1. GARDNER GARDNER 9IN APPLE WALNT PIE UPC 5097290124 42 OZ GARDNER PIE COMPANY 2. GARDNER GRDNR 9 CHERRY PIE UPC 5097290500 38 OZ GARDNER PIE COMPANY 3. CAKERIE CAKERIE STRAWBERRY SHRTCKE UPC 77011806200
Manufacturer
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse

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)

  • various

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • AL
  • MS