The Kroger Co

Recall #F-0142-2022 · Initiated 2021-10-13

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Kroger's Country Oven yellow cakes in various sizes may contain small metal fragments that came from an ingredient (starch) used to make the cakes. The company discovered this issue and initiated a recall as a precaution.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these cakes should be concerned, as metal fragments pose a choking and injury risk to all consumers.

What to do

Check your home for Country Oven yellow cakes matching the recalled sizes (7oz, 13.5oz, 18.5oz, or 42oz) and do not eat them. You can throw them away or return them to your Kroger store for a refund.

Product

Country Oven Yellow Cake 18.5oz, 7oz, 13.5oz, 42oz

Reason for recall

Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.

Quantity affected

70 cases

Distribution

Product distributed to the following 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, UT

Lot / code info

UPC 0001111019366, 0001111019595, 0001111019716, 0001111002012 Use By 03/20/22, 03/17/22, 03/18/22, 03/24/22, 03/25/22, 03/26/22, 03/27/22, 03/15/22

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2021-11-23