Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Recalled for Potential Metal Foreign Matter
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed are being recalled due to potential metal pieces. The recall affects specific boxes and single-serve units produced on February 6, 2017.
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 a risk-of-harm product (metal foreign matter) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for potential physical injury hazards.
Plain-English summary
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is recalling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed because the product may contain foreign matter, specifically metal pieces. The affected products include 2-count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00003 3), 6-count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00226 6), and single-serve units (UPC 004-01155-001). A total of 3,317 units were produced on February 6, 2017.
The recall covers products distributed in Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific UPC codes and production dates. If you have these products, you should stop consuming them and contact the company for instructions on how to return or dispose of the items.
The recalled product
- Product
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00003 3), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00226 6), Single served (UPC 004-01155-001).
- Manufacturer
- krispy kreme doughnut corporation
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,317
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)
- Products produced on February 6
- 2017.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by krispy kreme doughnut 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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