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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

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21 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Recall Insight

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation appears on 21 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.021% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Dec 13, 2017, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 21 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 20 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 21 of 21 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Food (21). The date window on this page runs from Nov 11, 2015 to Dec 13, 2017.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns, whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current, deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement, always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut C…

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Net Wt. 10 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC…

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 2710…

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corpo…

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Cake, Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Krispy Juniors, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, N…

FDA Food Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, Net Wt. 9.4oz (half dozen) and Net Wt. 18.7oz (one dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Kri…

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 1), Single served (UPC 004-06142…

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Custard Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00000 2), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00206 8), Single served (UPC 004-061…

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00003 3), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00226 6), Single served (UPC 004-01155-001).

FDA Food Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Krispy Kreme Chocolate Iced Sprinkle Theme, 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00029 3), Single served (UPC 004-02300-001).

FDA Food Low Nov 16, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed Doughnuts, 6 count and 12 count boxes.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 oz., Manufactured under th…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnuts, (2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16oz), Manufactured under the authority of Kr…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, 2 count, Net Wt. 6.9 oz., Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporati…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.4oz and One Dozen, Net Wt. 18.7 oz., Manufactured …

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Signature Doughnuts, Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.5oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winsto…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Raspberry Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16 oz., Manufactured under the authority …

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 12 oz., Manufactured under the authority o…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, Half Dozen Net Wt. 16 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp…

FDA Food Moderate Nov 11, 2015

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Custard Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 oz., Manufactured under the au…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.