Retailer Recalls Cookies and Creme Cake Items After Supplier Notification of Undeclared Hazelnut

Harris Teeter and its supplier Rise Baking Company of York, PA is recalling certain Fresh Foods Market Cookies and Creme Cake items due to undeclared hazelnut. The recall was initiated after it was discovered the cakes were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Hazelnuts. Subsequent investigation indicates a change in raw material under previous production ownership that was not introduced into the company’s ingredient review process.

Rise Baking Company LLC Issues a Recall for Undeclared Hazelnut in Cakes
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 31, 2021
FDA Publish Date: March 31, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Due to undeclared hazelnut
Company Name: Rise Baking Company LLC
Brand Name: Harris Teeter, Dawn Food Products
Product Description: Cookies and Cream Cake, Vanilla Bean Waterfall Cake

Company Announcement
Rise Baking Company of York, PA is recalling its Harris Teeter Brand 8” 3-layer Cookies and Creme Cake and Dawn Food Products Brand 7” 2-layer Vanilla Bean Waterfall Cake due to incorrect allergen labeling on the product. The product label does not list Hazelnut, and Hazelnuts are present in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Hazelnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

The recalled cakes were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

Cookies and Creme Cake is sold in a 48 oz, clear plastic package.
The affected cakes are marked on the top with the following lot numbers:

Y0356 2
1001686863 YOR 1007 1
1001718406 YOR 1034 1
1001755913
YOR 1034 1
1001755914 YOR 1035 1
1001755914
Retail stores place Use By Date on the package.

Vanilla Bean Waterfall Cake is sold in a 35 oz, clear plastic package.
The affected cakes are marked on the top with the following lot numbers:


Y0189 1
1001552111 Y0230 1
1001586399
Retail stores place Use By Date on the package.


No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.


The recall was initiated after it was discovered the cakes were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Hazelnuts. Subsequent investigation indicates a change in raw material under previous production ownership that was not introduced into the company’s ingredient review process.


Production of these cakes has been suspended until further notice to ensure the issue is properly resolved.


Consumers who have purchased these cakes are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Ken McCloud, Senior Director of Quality Assurance at 715- 426-2090. Call between 8 AM – 4 PM CDT.


Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Ken McCloud
715- 426-2090




















https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/harris-teeter-announces-voluntary-recall-fresh-foods-market-cookies-creme-cakes-due-undeclared
Harris Teeter Announces Voluntary Recall of Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Crème Cakes Due to undeclared Hazelnut
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 26, 2021
FDA Publish Date: March 29, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Due to undeclared hazelnut
Company Name: Harris Teeter, LLC
Brand Name: Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market
Product Description: Cookies and Cream Cake Products

Company Announcement

Harris Teeter announced today the voluntary recall of Fresh Foods Market items due to undeclared hazelnut.

The items included in the recall are:
Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market 8-inch Three-Layer Cookies & Creme Cake UPC: 0007203695224
Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Creme Cake Halves UPC: 0007203695846
Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Creme Cake Slices UPC: 0007203695862

Upon notification of this recall by its supplier, Rise Baking Company, Harris Teeter promptly removed the product from its shelves.

Shoppers who purchased one or more of these items and have an allergy or sensitivity to hazelnut should not consume them. Instead, they should return items to Harris Teeter for a full refund.

Harris Teeter is using transactional data to identify shoppers who may have purchased the product as well as listing complete information on the homepage of harristeeter.com.

Of the nearly 29,000 transactions which occurred within the recall timeframe, Harris Teeter has initiated contact with 27,317 shoppers by phone and/or email using loyalty card data to inform them of the recall.

www.harristeeter.comExternal Link Disclaimer
Harris Teeter, with headquarters in Matthews, N.C., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). The regional grocery chain employs approximately 35,000 associates and operates stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.