Zingerman's Bakehouse Olive Oil Cake Net wt. 1.25 lb

Zingerman's Bakehouse, INC. recalled Zingerman's Bakehouse Olive Oil Cake Net wt. 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 1.25 lb 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.