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JUST Devil's Food Cake Mix; NET WT 20 oz. (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g); UPC 8 54829 00643 5. Ingredients: Muffin Mix: Enriched flours, {bleached (wheat flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), unbleached (Wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine Monocitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Palm Oil., Alkalized Cocoa. . Contains less than 2% of Baking Powder )Sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate)

Reported: September 7, 2016 Initiated: July 29, 2016 #F-2019-2016 3,786 cases (6 units per cse) units

Hampton Creek Foods issued this FDA Food recall on September 7, 2016. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 3,786 cases (6 units per cse) units are affected. The recall was issued because: Firm received a positive test result for Salmonella in Coconut Milk powder which was used in the manufacturing on six c…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2019-2016) was formally reported on September 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 29, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Hampton Creek Foods is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Francisco, CA. Federal records indicate 3,786 cases (6 units per cse) units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm received a positive test result for Salmonella in Coconut Milk powder which was used in the manufacturing on six cake and muffin mixes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide to Wal-Mart stores. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

3,786 cases (6 units per cse)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

JUST Devil's Food Cake Mix; NET WT 20 oz. (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g); UPC 8 54829 00643 5. Ingredients: Muffin Mix: Enriched flours, {bleached (wheat flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), unbleached (Wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine Monocitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Palm Oil., Alkalized Cocoa. . Contains less than 2% of Baking Powder )Sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate) Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Coconut Milk Powder (coconut milk, tapioca syrup), Natural Flavors, Oat Bran, Oat Hull Fiber, Salt, Sodium Aliginate, Sorghum Flour, Soy milk powder, Xanthan Gum. Blueberry Mix: Blueberries, Water: Crumble Mix: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin, Palm Oil, Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine monocitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cinnamon, Salt, Natural Flavors: Contains: Wheat, Soy, Coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 24-34 minutes depending on pan size. Distributed by Hampton Creek, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94103.

Reason for Recall

Firm received a positive test result for Salmonella in Coconut Milk powder which was used in the manufacturing on six cake and muffin mixes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hampton Creek Foods
Units Affected
3,786 cases (6 units per cse)
Distribution
Nationwide to Wal-Mart stores
Location
San Francisco, CA

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-2019-2016
Date reported September 7, 2016
Date initiated July 29, 2016
Recalling firm Hampton Creek Foods
Units affected 3,786 cases (6 units per cse)
Distribution Nationwide to Wal-Mart stores

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

Scale of Impact

3,786 cases (6 units per cse) units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
JUST Devil's Food Cake Mix; NET WT 20 oz. (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g); UPC 8 54829 00643 5. Ingredients: Muffin Mix: Enriched flours, {bleached (wheat flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), unbleached (Wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced Iron, thiamine Monocitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Palm Oil., Alkalized Cocoa. . Contains less than 2% of Baking Powder )Sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate) Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Coconut Milk Powder (coconut milk, tapioca syrup), Natural Flavors, Oat Bran, Oat Hull Fiber, Salt, Sodium Aliginate, Sorghum Flour, Soy milk powder, Xanthan Gum. Blueberry Mix: Blueberries, Water: Crumble Mix: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin, Palm Oil, Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine monocitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cinnamon, Salt, Natural Flavors: Contains: Wheat, Soy, Coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 24-34 minutes depending on pan size. Distributed by Hampton Creek, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94103.. Recalled by Hampton Creek Foods. Units affected: 3,786 cases (6 units per cse).
Why was this product recalled?
Firm received a positive test result for Salmonella in Coconut Milk powder which was used in the manufacturing on six cake and muffin mixes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 7, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2019-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide to Wal-Mart stores.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2019-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).