CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Dec 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes recalled
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) is recalling Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes, distributed in 37 states. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2021 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-0235-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88980
- Recalling firm
- Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices), Thomasville, GA
- Brand
- Tastykake
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 2 Dec 2021
- Reported
- 8 Dec 2021
- 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
| 31 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Dec 2021 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 8 Dec 2021 | 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 an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
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
Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0
Where it was distributed
Products was distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV & WY.
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMissouri
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
Which lots are affected?
Enjoy By Date DEC 14 & DEC 18
Where was it sold?
Products was distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV & 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 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
5 other products · FDA event 88980This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets (12 recalled by Flowers Foods (Corporate.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets (12 recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake Butterscotch | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Foreign Material | 37 states | |
| CLASS II | Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets (6 recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake Creme | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Foreign Material | 37 states | |
| CLASS II | Tastykake Jelly Krimpets (6 recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Foreign Material | 37 states | |
| CLASS II | Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Foreign Material | 37 states | |
| CLASS II | Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes (6 recalledTastykake Buttercreme | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Foreign Material | 37 states |
More recalls from Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
All 16| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Undeclared Peanuts | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Tastykake Glazed Apple Pie recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake Glazed | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Undeclared Soy | 50 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Tastykake Glazed Cherry Pie recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateTastykake Glazed | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Undeclared Soy | 50 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Mrs. Freshley's Cherry Fruit Pie recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateMrs. Freshley's | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Undeclared Soy | 50 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Mrs. Freshley's Apple Fruit Pie recalled by Flowers Foods (CorporateMrs. Freshley's | Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) | Undeclared Soy | 50 states |
Other Cakes & Pastries recalls
All 1,204| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Chocolate Cheesecake packages, Flow Wrapped, Keep frozen recalledNutrisystem | Nutrisystem | Undeclared Allergens | 26 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Cannoli Siciliani recalled by Mid Dolciaria SrlCannoli Siciliani | Mid Dolciaria Srl | Hidden Drug Ingredients | |
| Food | CLASS II | 155 Crunchy Cannoli Gluten Free recalled by Mid Dolciaria Srl | Mid Dolciaria Srl | Hidden Drug Ingredients | |
| Food | CLASS II | Capuchino [image] Syrup Cone Cake The Original recalled by Galaxy RGCapuchino | Galaxy RG | Undeclared Allergens | FL, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Cake de Guayaba [image] Guava Cake The Original recalled by Galaxy RG | Galaxy RG | Undeclared Allergens | FL, TX |