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HighFDA (Food)·F-0151-2022·Announced 2021-11-17

Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake recalled for possible metal fragments

The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for a physical hazard (metal fragments) in a food product where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard poses a risk of injury (choking, mouth/throat injury) if consumed, meeting the criterion for High severity even without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz (UPC 0001111019535, Use By 003/22/22) due to possible metal fragments in the starch used to manufacture the cakes.

The affected product was distributed across multiple states: SC, GA, AL, IL, IN, MO, OH, KY, WV, TN, MS, AR, NE, KS, CA, OR, AK, WA, ID, CO, LA, MT, NM, NV, TX, WI, WY, VA, and UT.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, do not eat it. Consult the FDA website or contact The Kroger Co for further instructions regarding the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Category
Food — Bakery / Cake
Hazard
  • metal-fragments
  • choking

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)

  • UPC 0001111019535 Use By 003/22/22

Distribution

Distributed in 29 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • GA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

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