FDA Food recall · Reported November 17, 2021
Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz
Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.
The Kroger Co recalled Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz - a moderate-severity action.
Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz was recalled by The Kroger Co in November 17, 2021. Reason: Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0153-2022 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
The Kroger Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 17, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0153-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-0153-2022) was formally reported on November 17, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 13, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. The Kroger Co is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cincinnati, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 4 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product distributed to the following states: SC, GA, AL, IL, IN, MO, OH, KY, WV, TN, MS, AR, NE, KS, CA, OR, AK, WA, ID, CO, LA, MT, NM, NV, TX, WI, WY, VA, UT. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz
Reason for recall
Downstream Recall - Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0153-2022 |
| Date reported | November 17, 2021 |
| Date initiated | October 13, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | The Kroger Co |
| Firm location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Affected scope | 4 cases |
| Distribution | Product distributed to the following states: SC, GA, AL, IL, IN, MO, OH, KY, WV, TN, MS, AR, NE, KS, CA, OR, AK, WA, ID, CO, LA, MT, NM, NV, TX, WI, WY, VA, UT |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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