The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2138-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

Bakemark White Cross Topping Mix Recalled for E. coli O121 Contamination

Bakemark Ingredients Canada is recalling White Cross Topping Mix due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers in Connecticut and New Jersey should stop using the product.

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 high-risk pathogen (E. coli O121) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score (3).

Plain-English summary

Bakemark Ingredients Canada is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BAKEMARK CANADA White Cross Topping Mix, 10 lb (4.54 kg) bags. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O121. The affected product is identified by Lot numbers 4-16-326-01 and 4-16-326-02, with a UPC of 0 64278 50623 7 and BakeMark NDS Item Code 50623.

The recall covers 454 units that were distributed to Connecticut and New Jersey. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and UPC listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
BAKEMARK CANADA White Cross Topping Mix 10 lb 4.54 kg; BakeMark NDS Item Code: 50623; UPC: 0 64278 50623 7
Affected units
454

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)

  • Lot: 4-16-326-01 and 4-16-326-02

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.