The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2221-2017·Announced 2017-05-24

Oberlander Gluten Free Chocolate Kokosh Cake Recalled for Undeclared Almond

Oberlander Baking Co is recalling Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake because it may contain undeclared almond.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake chocolate filled cake may contain undeclared almond."

Plain-English summary

Oberlander Baking Co is voluntarily recalling 187 cartons of Oberlander Bakery Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake, Net Wt. 16 oz. The product was manufactured by Orthodox Baking Co. Inc. in Belleville, NJ, and carries UPC 43711 18093 7.

The recall is being issued because the chocolate-filled cake may contain undeclared almond. This poses a risk to consumers with almond allergies. The affected product has a last date sale of April 30.

The product was distributed in California, Florida, Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Oberlander Bakery Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake Net Wt. 16 oz. Manufactured by: Orthodox Baking Co. Inc. Belleville, NJ 07109, UPC 43711 18093 7
Affected units
187

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)

  • last date sale of April 30

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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