The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2874-2017·Announced 2017-08-02

Beatrice Bakery Recalls Key Lime Cakes Due to Mislabeling

Beatrice Bakery Co is recalling Key Lime Dessert Cakes because certified colors were incorrectly declared as vegetable and turmeric.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding color additives, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Beatrice Bakery Co is recalling 889 units of Key Lime Dessert Cake, Grandma's Bake Shoppe, NET WT. 14 OZ. (400 g). The product is identified by UPC 8 24153 02582 2 and date codes 17066 and 17110.

The recall was initiated because the product contains certified colors Blue 1 and Yellow 5, which were incorrectly declared on the label as "green color (vegetable and turmeric)." This mislabeling may be a concern for consumers with specific dietary restrictions or allergies to certified colors.

The recalled product was sold in the firm's retail store in Nebraska and shipped to wholesale accounts in Iowa, Florida, Nebraska, and Vermont. Consumers who purchased this product should check their date codes and UPC, and contact the manufacturer for instructions if they have the affected items.

The recalled product

Product
1) Key Lime Dessert Cake, Grandma's Bake Shoppe, NET WT. 14 OZ. (400 g), UPC 8 24153 02582 2
Manufacturer
Beatrice Bakery Co
Affected units
889

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)

  • Date codes 17066 and 17110

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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