The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1951-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Libby's Gourmet Desserts Pecan Pie Recalled for Missing Ingredient Statement

Libby's Gourmet Desserts is recalling pecan pies because the packaging lacks an ingredient statement. The product contains multiple allergens.

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 allergen mislabeling (missing ingredient statement) on a product containing multiple allergens, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Libby's Gourmet Desserts is voluntarily recalling 696 units of its Gourmet Desserts brand pecan pie. The pies are packaged in metal tins with cardboard sleeves and plastic wrapping. The recall is being conducted because the product boxes do not include an ingredient statement, despite the pies containing multiple allergen ingredients.

The affected product was distributed within the United States to two wholesalers and distributors located in Ohio and Kentucky. There are no government, Canadian, or foreign consignees. The recalled units are identified by Julian Calendar date codes stamped on the pies in the format mm/dd/year, ranging from 01/01/2012 through 07/17/2012.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their packaging for the missing ingredient statement and the specific date codes listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Libby's Gourmet Desserts brand pecan pie. Pies placed in metal pie tins which are then put in a cardboard sleeve with plastic wrapping
Manufacturer
Libby's Gourmet Desserts
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
696

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)

  • Codes are Julian Calendar dates stamped on the pies on their date of manufacture
  • in the form: mm/dd/year. Recalled product coded 01/01/2012 through 07/17/2012.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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