Popular Snack Cake Recalled In NJ, May Contain Peanut Allergen

NEW JERSEY— An undeclared peanut ingredient has caused the parent company of Tastykake, a packaged bakery brand sold in New Jersey, to recall some of its products for the safety of those with allergies and sensitivities.

Flowers Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain “Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes” which were also sold to customers in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Certain packages of the Chocolate Kandy Kakes actually contained the Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes, said the company in their recall, which was announced by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.

Those with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity to the product may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product, said the FDA. No illnesses or incidents have been reported to date in New Jersey or the other states where these products were sold, officials added.

The affected products have an “Enjoy By” date of June 5, 2023 on the side of the package, and UPC code 0 25600 00225 4. Customers who have bought the affected Chocolate Kandy Kakes may discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, said the FDA.

Consumers with questions may call Flowers Foods’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921, with hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Time. Consumers also may contact Flowers Foods online. www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.

Flowers Foods is headquartered in Thomasville, Ga. and produces other bakery brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, and Canyon Bakehouse.

Click here to read the full advisory from the Food and Drug Administration.