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Gardner Pie Company·Food·Jun 17, 2016

Product Is a 29-ounce/9" Cheesecake Packed in a Cardboard Carton in an Aluminum Pie Pan with A…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGardner Pie Company
Recalling firmGardner Pie CompanyAkron, OH, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Code 16127 "use by" 05/09/17 Code 16158 "use by" 06/07/16. Codes are printed on master carton sold through one distributor.
Distribution area

The state of Ohio only

United States

Quantity affected600 individual cheesecakes sold to one distributor & 509 indivudal cheese cakes sold through the firm's retail outlet. Total is 1, 109 cheesecakes.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2245-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gardner Pie Company initiated this food recall on June 17, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham cracker crumbs are used in the production of key lime pie, and cheesecake. The crumbs are used to make the bottom crust of pie and cheesecake. The FDA report lists distribution as: The state of Ohio only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham cracker crumbs are used in the production of key lime pie, and cheesecake. The crumbs are used to make the bottom crust of pie and cheesecake.

Product Is a 29-ounce/9" Cheesecake Packed in a Cardboard Carton in an Aluminum Pie Pan with A… was made or distributed by Gardner Pie Company in Akron, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2245-2016, dated September 21, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 peanut

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a peanut 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 peanut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a peanut 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 Product Is a 29-ounce/9" Cheesecake Packed in a Cardboard Carton in an Aluminum Pie Pan with A… recall?

Gardner Pie Company recalled Product Is a 29-ounce/9" Cheesecake Packed in a Cardboard Carton in an Aluminum Pie Pan with A… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2245-2016. The firm was notified by their supplier of graham cracker crumbs that the flour used to manufacture the crumbs was potentially contaminated with peanut residue. The graham…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a peanut 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.

Is the Gardner Pie Company 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-2245-2016. 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.