CLASS III Food recall · Reported 17 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake recalled by The Kroger
The Kroger is recalling Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0140-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88908
- Recalling firm
- The Kroger, Cincinnati, OH
- Brand
- Country Oven
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 17 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cakes & Pastries
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake 37oz
Where it was distributed
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
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMissouriMississippiMontanaNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaOhioOregon
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Is Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake recalled?
Yes. The Kroger recalled Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake on 13 Oct 2021. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0140-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 0001111019350 Use By 04/02/22
Where was it sold?
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
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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