CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Product is a/9" cheesecake recalled by Gardner Pie
Gardner Pie is recalling Product is a/9" cheesecake, distributed in Ohio. The recall was initiated on 17 Jun 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-2245-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74470
- Recalling firm
- Gardner Pie, Akron, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 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
| 17 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +90 days |
| 21 Sep 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
The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham cracker crumbs are used in the production of key lime pie, and cheesecake. The crumbs are used to make the bottom crust of pie and cheesecake.
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
Product is a 29-ounce/9" cheesecake packed in a cardboard carton in an aluminum pie pan with a plastic dome lid. Pies for further distribution are packed in a master case, 8 units per case. The brand name on the case is Gardner Pie Company Akron, OH. The ingredient statement and coding information are printed on the master case.
Where it was distributed
The state of Ohio only
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham cracker crumbs are used in the production of key lime pie, and cheesecake. The crumbs are used to make the bottom crust of pie and cheesecake.
Which lots are affected?
Code 16127 "use by" 05/09/17 Code 16158 "use by" 06/07/16. Codes are printed on master carton sold through one distributor.
Where was it sold?
The state of Ohio only
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
1 other product · FDA event 74470This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Product is a Key Lime pie recalled by Gardner Pie.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Product is a Key Lime pie recalled by Gardner Pie | Gardner Pie | Foreign Material | OH |
More recalls from Gardner Pie
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Product is a Key Lime pie recalled by Gardner Pie | Gardner Pie | Foreign Material | OH |
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