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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0598-2023/FDA enforcement
Epic Baking·Food·Jan 30, 2023

Cafe' Intermezzo Light and Dark Torte 5 Lbs Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Cake, Water, Vegetable…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Firm did not list sub-ingredients. Undeclared Red 40. Remaining major allergens were listed in contains statement and/or ingredient list.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameEpic Baking
Recalling firmEpic BakingNorcross, GA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • LDT103122 to LDT013023
Distribution area
GATN

Product was shipped to the following states GA & TN

United States

Quantity affected65 Tortes
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 22, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0598-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Epic Baking initiated this food recall on January 30, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm did not list sub-ingredients. Undeclared Red 40. Remaining major allergens were listed in contains statement and/or ingredient list. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states GA & TN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm did not list sub-ingredients. Undeclared Red 40. Remaining major allergens were listed in contains statement and/or ingredient list.

Cafe' Intermezzo Light and Dark Torte 5 Lbs Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Cake, Water, Vegetable… was made or distributed by Epic Baking in Norcross, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0598-2023, dated March 22, 2023.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Cafe' Intermezzo Light and Dark Torte 5 Lbs Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Cake, Water, Vegetable… recall?

Epic Baking recalled Cafe' Intermezzo Light and Dark Torte 5 Lbs Ingredients: Dark Chocolate Cake, Water, Vegetable… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0598-2023. Firm did not list sub-ingredients. Undeclared Red 40. Remaining major allergens were listed in contains statement and/or ingredient list.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared tree nuts exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

How quickly can Undeclared tree nuts symptoms appear?

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared tree nuts?

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Epic Baking?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0598-2023 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Epic Baking recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0598-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.