The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0456-2025·Announced 2025-02-05

BakeMark USA Recalls Bavarian Creme Filling Due to Thermal Processing Deviation

BakeMark USA recalls WESTCO 3065 Golden Bavarian Creme Filling due to a thermal processing deviation that may result in inadequate heat treatment. The product was distributed to 22 states.

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 thermal processing deviation in a shelf-stable food product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard—potential bacterial contamination from inadequate processing—is theoretical, making this a risk-of-harm situation without confirmed injury.

Plain-English summary

BakeMark USA LLC is recalling WESTCO 3065 Golden Bavarian Creme Filling due to a scheduled process deviation detected during thermal processing. The product is a creme filling ingredient provided in bulk pails. The recall affects 731 pails, each containing 38 pounds of product.

The affected lot codes are 62600544 01, 62600544 02, 62600544 03, and 62600544 04, with a use-by date of March 16, 2025. During thermal processing, final pH measurements were recorded at 4.61, 4.66, 4.69, and 4.67, indicating that processing parameters may not have been achieved as scheduled.

The product was distributed to bakeries and food manufacturers in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Consumers and businesses that may have received this product should cease use and contact BakeMark USA LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
WESTCO 3065 GOLDEN BAVARIAN CREME FILLING ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Artificial Flavor, Salt, Color (Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5, Yellow 6), Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphor
Manufacturer
BakeMark USA LLC.
Category
Food — Creme Filling
Hazard
  • process-deviation
  • botulism

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 (4)

  • Item Code 30605 Lot # 62600544 01
  • 62600544 02
  • 62600544 03
  • 62600544 04 USE BY MARCH 16 2025

Distribution

Distributed in 22 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MS
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI
  • WV

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