Gem City Fine Foods, LLC

Recall #F-0929-2021 · Initiated 2021-08-07

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What happened

Gem City Fine Foods mislabeled some frozen cheesecakes and chocolate tortes. Some products have incorrect ingredient labels, and some are labeled as containing pecans even though the company has not used nuts since April 2018.

Who is at risk

People with nut allergies should be concerned, as the labels incorrectly list pecans as an ingredient when they are not actually present.

What to do

If you purchased a Triple Berry Streusel Cheesecake (UPC 855026001193) or Flourless Chocolate Torte from a store in Colorado or Texas, check the label for accuracy. If you have a nut allergy and are unsure about your product, contact the company or do not consume it.

Product

Triple Berry Streusel Cheesecake, 20 oz., in recyclable plastic circular container with black base and clear lid, Gem City Fine Foods, 3403 S 1400 W, Suite C, West Valley City, UT 84119. There are 4/cs. UPC 855026001193. Store Frozen or Thawed in Fridge.

Reason for recall

Frozen desserts are mislabeled. Flourless Chocolate Torte mislabeled with Triple Berry Streusel Cheesecake ingredients and nutrition label. Chocolate Torte and Triple Berry Streusel are both mislabeled with pecans as an ingredient although firm has not used nuts of any kind in its products or the facility since April 2018.

Quantity affected

196 cases

Distribution

Two distributors in CO, TX.

Lot / code info

Batch 21168-04; Best by June 17, 2022 Batch 21187-06; Best by July 6, 2022 Batch 21188-06; Best by July 7, 2022 Batch 21179-05; Best by June 28, 2022

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2022-07-14