Recalls

Flowers Foods voluntarily recalls cupcakes in 8 states due to possible presence of tiny wire mesh fragments

To date, no injuries or incidents have been reported

As a precautionary measure, Flowers Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes 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.

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “enjoy by” dates.

The recalled products are:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	UPC #	ENJOY BY DATE

Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes	0-25600-00219-3	DEC. 14
12.75 oz. (6-2ct)		DEC. 18
		DEC. 21

Tastykake Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes	0-25600-00223-0	DEC. 14
14.25oz (6-2ct)		DEC. 18

Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes	0-25600-00230-8	DEC. 14
14.25oz (6-2ct)*		DEC. 18
*Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes	0-25600-00230-8	DEC. 18
14.25oz (6-2ct) (*Inner packages sold individually*)	0-25600-00004-5	DEC. 18

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 866-245-8921, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.