CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Rich's 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake recalled

Rich Products is recalling Rich's 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, Keep Frozen, Unit, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesRetail: Best By OCT-20-17, NOV-01-17 (Best By date code found on side of individual unit package); Product Code 29001: Julian Dates 14076294, 14076306.
Quantity recalled6,632 cases (total)

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-1366-2017
FDA event ID
76030
Recalling firm
Rich Products, Buffalo, NY
Brand
Rich's
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Dec 2016
FDA classified
27 Jan 2017
Reported
8 Feb 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

21 Dec 2016Recall initiated by company
27 Jan 2017Classified by FDA+37 days
8 Feb 2017Published 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

The product may contain undeclared walnuts from intermediate layer cake supplier.

Product as listed by the FDA

RICH'S 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, KEEP FROZEN, UNIT NET WT: 60 OZ (3 LB 12 OZ), COUNT: 4 x 1/4 SHEET CAKES, NET CASE WT: 15 LB, UPC 049800 290013 (retail), Product Code 29001 --- RICH PRODUCTS CORP BUFFALO, NY 14213

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

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Questions about this recall

Is Rich's 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, Keep Frozen, Unit recalled?

Yes. Rich Products recalled Rich's 1/4 Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, Keep Frozen, Unit on 21 Dec 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1366-2017.

Why was it recalled?

The product may contain undeclared walnuts from intermediate layer cake supplier.

Which lots are affected?

Retail: Best By OCT-20-17, NOV-01-17 (Best By date code found on side of individual unit package); Product Code 29001: Julian Dates 14076294, 14076306.

Where was it sold?

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

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 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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