CLASS III Food recall · Reported 16 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Original Glazed Doughnuts recalled by Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Krispy Kreme Doughnut is recalling Original Glazed Doughnuts, distributed in Virginia. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2016 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-0327-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75518
- Recalling firm
- Krispy Kreme Doughnut, Winston Salem, NC
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Oct 2016
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 16 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cakes & Pastries
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible piece of plastic in the product.
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
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed Doughnuts, 6 count and 12 count boxes.
Where it was distributed
VA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible piece of plastic in the product.
Which lots are affected?
N/A - Product produced on October 20, 2016
Where was it sold?
VA
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 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.
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