The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1589-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Wegmans Mini Ultimate Carrot Cake Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Wegmans is recalling 19,548 units of Mini Ultimate Carrot Cake because the product may contain pieces of plastic.

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 hazard is the potential presence of foreign material (plastic) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling 19,548 units of Mini Ultimate Carrot Cake (Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting), 17oz. The product is sold in a clear plastic cake clam shell with UPC Code 77890-79304. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain pieces of plastic.

The affected frozen cakes were produced after June 6, 2019. Once thawed, the product has a shelf life of production plus 6 days, with sell-by dates ranging from July 7, 2019, through July 18, 2019. The product was distributed to warehouses and stores located in Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific UPC and production dates. If the product is found, it should not be consumed. Consumers can contact Wegmans for further information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Mini Ultimate Carrot Cake (Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting), 17oz, Sold in clear plastic cake clam shell, UPC Codes: 77890-79304
Affected units
19,548

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 (3)

  • product has a shelf life of production + 6 days. Sell by dates from July 7
  • 2019 through July 18
  • 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →