The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2242-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

Weston Foods Recalls Pumpkin Cake Rolls Due to Metal Contamination

Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling specific lots of Pumpkin Cake Rolls and Pumpkin Junior Cake Rolls because they contain lead and other metal pieces.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves physical contamination with metal pieces and lead, which poses a significant risk of injury or health damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Pumpkin Cake Roll and Pumpkin Junior Cake Rolls (also known as Pumpkin Swiss Roll). The recall was initiated because the products contain lead and other pieces of metal sized 0.5mm to 2.0mm.

The affected products include the 18 oz single cake roll and the 14 oz six-pack junior cake rolls. The recall covers 1,008 cases of the single rolls and 1,440 cases of the junior rolls. These products were distributed in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Florida. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The presence of metal fragments and lead in food products poses a risk of injury or health issues if consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Pumpkin Cake Roll - Pumpkin Spice Cake Roll with Creme Filling - Naturally Flavored - 1 CAKE ROLL - NET WT. 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ) 510 g; Pumpkin Junior Cake Rolls or Pumpkin Swiss Roll - Pumpkin Spice Cake Roll with Creme filling - Naturally Flavored - 6 CAKE ROLLS - NET WT. 14 OZ (4
Manufacturer
WESTON FOODS (CANADA) 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 (9)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 9218X15029
  • 9226X15029
  • 9212X15030
  • 9218X15030
  • 9220X15030
  • 9225X15030 Expiration dates: 1/27/2020
  • 2/2/2020
  • 2/4/2020
  • 2/9/2020 2/10/2020 UPC Codes: 10042636150299 and 10042636150305

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by WESTON FOODS (CANADA) INC 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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