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Monday, November 1, 2021

Ingredient Supplier Issue with Metal Fragments Results in Recall of Tastykake Cupcakes

Updated Nov. 3.  Additional products added to recall.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient.

This is an issue often discussed...supplier control of potential metal fragments.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amended-flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-tastykake-products-due-possible-presence-tiny
Amended – Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain Tastykake Products Due to Possible Presence of Tiny Fragments of Metal Mesh Wire
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 03, 2021
FDA Publish Date: November 04, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: May contain metal mesh wire
Company Name: Flowers Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:Tastykake
Product Description: Cupcakes and Krimpets
Company Announcement
THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) has amended its October 31, 2021 voluntary recall press release on certain Tastykake products to reflect additional products included in the recall.

As a precautionary measure, the company is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes and certain Krimpets products due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient and is being amended following additional notification from the vendor.

The Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia. The Tastykake Krimpets products being recalled were distributed to retail customers throughout the U.S.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “enjoy by” dates, which may be found on the top, sides, or bottom of the packaging.

All recalled products, including the amended products, are listed in the two tables below:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UPC # ENJOY BY DATE
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75 oz. (6-2ct) 0-25600-00219-3 DEC. 14 DEC. 18
DEC. 21
Tastykake Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct) 0-25600-00223-0 DEC. 14
DEC. 18 DEC. 21
Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct)* 
*Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
14.25oz (6-2ct) (Inner packages sold individually) 0-25600-00230-8
0-25600-00230-8  0-25600-00004-5 DEC. 14
DEC. 18 DEC. 25 DEC. 18 DEC. 18
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 12 oz. (6-2ct)
* Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets
2oz (2ct)e (Innr packages sold individually) 0-25600-00227-8
0-25600-00083-0 NOV. 24  DEC. 01  NOV. 24  DEC. 01
Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets
14.25 oz. (6-2ct) 0-25600-00355-8 NOV. 20  NOV. 24 NOV. 27
Tastykake Jelly Krimpets
12 oz. (6-2ct) 0-25600-00228-5 NOV. 22 NOV. 25 NOV. 29
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets (Club Pack)
24 oz. (12-2ct) 0-25600-00396-1 NOV. 24 DEC. 01
Tastykake 3ct Butterscotch Krimpets
3 oz. (3ct) 0-25600-00002-1 NOV. 27  DEC. 01 DEC. 08
Tastykake 3ct Jelly Krimpets
3 oz. (3ct) 0-25600-00025-0 NOV. 25 
Consumers should not consume these products.

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumersExternal Link Disclaimer.

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2020 sales of $4.4 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company’s top brands are Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

Media Contact: flowersfoods.com/contact/media-inquiriesExternal Link Disclaimer

Original Press Release









https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-tastykake-multi-pack-cupcakes-sold-eight-states-due
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain Tastykake Multi-Pack Cupcakes Sold in Eight States Due to Possible Presence of Tiny Fragments of Metal Mesh Wire
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 31, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  October 31, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire
Company Name:  Flowers Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Tastykake
Product Description:  cupcakes

Company Announcement

As a precautionary measure, Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient.

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “enjoy by” dates.

The recalled products are:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UPC # ENJOY BY DATE
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes
12.75 oz. (6-2ct) 0-25600-00219-3 DEC. 14
DEC. 18
DEC. 21
Tastykake Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
14.25oz (6-2ct) 0-25600-00223-0 DEC. 14
DEC. 18
Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
14.25oz (6-2ct)*
*Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 0-25600-00230-8
0-25600-00230-8
DEC. 14
DEC. 18
DEC. 18
14.25oz (6-2ct) (Inner packages sold individually) 0-25600-00004-5 DEC. 18

Consumers should not consume these products.

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumersExternal Link Disclaimer.

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2020 sales of $4.4 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company’s top brands are Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

Media Contact: flowersfoods.com/contact/media-inquiries

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