The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0153-2022·Announced 2021-11-17

Country Oven Raspberry Cake recalled for possible metal fragments

The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Raspberry Cake (71 oz, UPC 0001111006321, Use By 003/21/22) distributed across 28 states due to possible metal fragments in starch used during manufacturing.

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 contaminant (metal fragments) that poses a risk of harm (choking, mouth/throat injury, internal injury). No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, so per the rubric, the score is at most 3; the hazard is concrete and significant, warranting a High severity designation.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co. is recalling Country Oven Raspberry Cake in 71-ounce packages due to the possible presence of metal fragments in the starch ingredient used to manufacture the cakes.

The affected product has UPC 0001111006321 and a Use By date of 003/21/22. A total of 4 cases were distributed to the following states: South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Virginia, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the manufacturer or consult FDA guidance on product recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Hazard
  • metal-fragments
  • foreign-object-contamination
  • 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 0001111006321 Use By 003/21/22

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