Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix; Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Non Dairy 21 oz. package. UPC 93709-30040 Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA 95482

Pamela's Products, INC. recalled Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 19, 2013.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "36 distributors nationwide in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Ukiah, CA. The recall covers 967 cases BB 9/11/13; 1939 cases BB 9/19/13; 1694 cases BB 10/4/13 of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 20, 2013), 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.