Maplehurst Bakeries Recalls Meijer Carrot Cake Layers Due to Plastic
Maplehurst Bakeries is recalling Meijer 8-inch carrot cake layers found to contain flexible plastic. The product was distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
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. The hazard involves foreign material (plastic) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc. is recalling Meijer 8 Inch Carrot Uniced Split Cake Layers. The product is packed in bulk cartons of 24 units, with paper bags lined with a flexible blue plastic liner. The recall involves 1,561 cases, totaling 37,464 individual cakes.
The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain foreign material, specifically flexible plastic. The affected lot codes are 3221G00569, 3221H00569, and 3221I00569, with a 'Best if Used Before' date of 2/5/2014. The product was distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
Consumers who purchased these specific lot codes should stop using the product and contact Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc. for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Meijer 8 Inch Carrot Uniced Split Cake Layers (product is packed in bulk cartons of 24 units/paper bags lined with flexible blue plastic liner).
- Manufacturer
- Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
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)
- SKU: 00569
- Lot Codes: 3221G00569
- 3221H00569
- 3221I00569 Shelf life (Exp. Date): Best if Used Before: 2/5/2014
Distribution
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