The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2397-2012·Announced 2012-10-03

McClure's Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cake Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

McClure's Pies & Salads is recalling Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cakes because the label lists 'nuts' but does not specifically identify walnuts.

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: "Undeclared allergens. Ingredient statement lists "nuts" but is not specific for walnuts. Label does say, "Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cake.""

Plain-English summary

McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. is recalling 12 Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cakes due to an undeclared allergen. The ingredient statement on the label lists "nuts" but is not specific enough to clearly identify walnuts, even though the product name is "Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cake."

The affected product was distributed to retail outlets in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. All product distributed prior to November 15, 2011, is included in this recall.

Consumers with a walnut allergy should avoid consuming this product. Individuals who have purchased the product should check their labels and dispose of the cakes if they match the description.

The recalled product

Product
McClure's Pies & Salads, Inc. Walnut Cinnamon Streusel Cake
Manufacturer
McClures, Inc.
Affected units
12

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)

  • All product distributed prior to 11/15/2011

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 recalled by McClures, 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.

See all 33 products in this recall →

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