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FDA Food recall · Reported November 25, 2015

7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6 individual cakes.

German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.

Recall #
F-0227-2016
Affected scope
754 cases
Initiated
October 26, 2015
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Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. recalled 7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6… - a critical-severity action.

7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6… was recalled by Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. in November 25, 2015. Reason: German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0227-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
November 25, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0227-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 from FDA Food - 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.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6 individual cakes.

Reason for recall

German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0227-2016
Date reported November 25, 2015
Date initiated October 26, 2015
Recalling firm Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
Firm location Brownsburg, IN
Affected scope 754 cases
Distribution FL & GA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake. Product is shipped in cases containing 6 individual cakes.. Recalled by Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.. Units affected: 754 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 25, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0227-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: FL & GA.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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