AMENDED - Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall On Certain Tastykake Products Due To Possible Presence Of Tiny Fragments Of Metal Mesh Wire

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Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has expanded its voluntary recall of certain Tastykake products due to potential contamination from tiny metal mesh wire fragments. This decision follows further notifications from a vendor regarding affected ingredients. The recalled items include various multi-pack cupcakes and Krimpets, distributed mainly in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. No injuries have been reported. Consumers are advised to avoid consumption and can return products for a full refund. Flowers Foods, a leading bakery producer, reported $4.4 billion in sales for 2020.

Positive

• No injuries reported from the recalled products.
• Company is proactively addressing potential safety issues.

Negative

• Voluntary recall may damage brand reputation.
• Increased scrutiny from regulators may arise from contamination issues.

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) has amended its October 31, 2021 voluntary recall press release on certain Tastykake products to reflect additional products included in the recall.

As a precautionary measure, the company is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes and certain Krimpets products due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient and is being amended following additional notification from the vendor.

The Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia. The Tastykake Krimpets products being recalled were distributed to retail customers throughout the U.S.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and "enjoy by" dates, which may be found on the top, sides, or bottom of the packaging.

All recalled products, including the amended products, are listed in the two tables below:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	UPC #	ENJOY BY DATE
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75 oz. (6-2ct)	0-25600-00219-3	DEC. 14 DEC. 18 DEC. 21
Tastykake Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct)	0-25600-00223-0	DEC. 14 DEC. 18 DEC. 21 DEC. 25
Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct)* *Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes          14.25oz (6-2ct)   (Inner packages sold individually)	0-25600-00230-8 0-25600-00230-8 0-25600-00004-5	DEC. 14 DEC. 18 DEC. 25 DEC. 18 DEC. 18
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	UPC #	ENJOY BY DATE
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 12 oz. (6-2ct)    * Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets       2oz (2ct) (Inner packages sold individually)	0-25600-00227-8 0-25600-00083-0	NOV. 24 DEC. 01 NOV. 24 DEC. 01
Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets 14.25 oz. (6-2ct)	0-25600-00355-8	NOV. 20 NOV. 24 NOV. 27
Tastykake Jelly Krimpets 12 oz. (6-2ct)	0-25600-00228-5	NOV. 22 NOV. 25 NOV. 29
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets (Club Pack) 24 oz. (12-2ct)	0-25600-00396-1	NOV. 24 DEC. 01
Tastykake 3ct Butterscotch Krimpets 3 oz. (3ct)	0-25600-00002-1	NOV. 27 DEC. 01 DEC. 08
Tastykake 3ct Jelly Krimpets 3 oz. (3ct)	0-25600-00025-0	NOV. 25

 

Consumers should not consume these products. 

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers' Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2020 sales of $4.4 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.

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FAQ

What products were recalled by FLO in November 2021?

Flowers Foods recalled certain Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes and Krimpets due to possible contamination with metal fragments.

Why did Flowers Foods issue a recall for Tastykake products?

The recall was issued due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire in supplied ingredients.

What locations were affected by the Tastykake recall?

The recalled products were distributed in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

How can consumers get a refund for recalled FLO products?

Consumers can return the recalled products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

What is the history of Flowers Foods regarding sales?

Flowers Foods reported sales of $4.4 billion in 2020, making it one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the U.S.