Zingerman's Bakehouse Hot Cocoa Cake Net wt. 3 LB; 1.25 LB

Zingerman's Bakehouse, INC. recalled Zingerman's Bakehouse Hot Cocoa Cake Net wt. 3 LB; 1.25 LB in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Nov 2, 2012.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Zingerman's BAKEHOUSE pastry labels were found not identifying the source of butter and cream ingredients as milk; the source of flour as wheat, and lacking identity of soy allergen found in products." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Michigan and Ohio." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Ann Arbor, MI. The recall covers 3lbs; 1.5lb (Total Quantity: 325) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 12, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.