CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts
Mel-O Cream Donuts International is recalling Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells, distributed in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0541-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75389
- Recalling firm
- Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Springfield, IL
- Brand
- Arrowhead
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2016
- FDA classified
- 25 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 7 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +53 days |
| 7 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Human fingertip found in product filling line.
Product as listed by the FDA
Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]
Where it was distributed
WI, IL, OH
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Human fingertip found in product filling line.
Which lots are affected?
Product Code: 23520; Batch: 162734737; UPC: 4792423520; Best If Used By 02/26/2017
Where was it sold?
WI, IL, OH
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
8 other products · FDA event 75389This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Star Shaped Shells recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Star Shaped Shells recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsStar Shaped | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Fried Danish recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsFried Danish | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Jumbo Apple Fritter recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Hy Vee Long Shells (Red Raspberry Filled) recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsHy Vee | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Hy Vee Shells (Bavarian Filled) recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsHy Vee | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Jumbo Pershing (Cinnamon) Rolls recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Hy Vee Long Johns (Red Raspberry Filled) recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsHy Vee | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI | |
| CLASS II | Jumbo Ring Donut recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI |
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All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Jumbo Ring Donut recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI |
| Food | CLASS II | Hy Vee Long Johns (Red Raspberry Filled) recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsHy Vee | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI |
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| Food | CLASS II | Hy Vee Long Shells (Red Raspberry Filled) recalled by Mel-O Cream DonutsHy Vee | Mel-O Cream Donuts International | Other | IL, OH, WI |
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