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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0413-2023/FDA enforcement
Gem City Fine Foods, LLC·Food·Jan 7, 2023

Gem City Fine Foods Gf Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 OZ, in Recyclable Plastic Circular Container…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Incorrect ingredients label on back of product shows "Contains: rBST-free dairy, cage-free eggs, and soy" when the product does not. This statement is found above "Made in a…

  • Health risk

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

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, COMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGem City Fine Foods, LLC
Recalling firmGem City Fine Foods, LLCWest Valley City, UT, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 55026 00142 1
Lot / date codes
  • Batch codes: Mfr Date: Best by date: 22180-06 7/13/22 7/13/23 22221-01 8/25/22 8/25/23 22237-01 9/9/22 9/9/23 22245-01 8/25/22 8/25/23 22245-02 9/21/22 9/21/23 22264-02 10/10/22 10/10/23 22292-01 10/28/22 10/28/23
Distribution area
INCO

Distributor in CO.

United States

Quantity affected460 cases of 4 cakes each
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 15, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0413-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gem City Fine Foods, LLC initiated this food recall on January 7, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Incorrect ingredients label on back of product shows "Contains: rBST-free dairy, cage-free eggs, and soy" when the product does not. This statement is found above "Made in a facility that uses Dairy, Eggs and Soy.". The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributor in CO.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Incorrect ingredients label on back of product shows "Contains: rBST-free dairy, cage-free eggs, and soy" when the product does not. This statement is found above "Made in a facility that uses Dairy, Eggs and Soy."

Gem City Fine Foods Gf Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 OZ, in Recyclable Plastic Circular Container… was made or distributed by Gem City Fine Foods, LLC in West Valley City, UT, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0413-2023, dated March 15, 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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 UPC and lot code 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 milk

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Gem City Fine Foods Gf Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 OZ, in Recyclable Plastic Circular Container… recall?

Gem City Fine Foods, LLC recalled Gem City Fine Foods Gf Vegan Chocolate Cake, 25 OZ, in Recyclable Plastic Circular Container… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0413-2023. Incorrect ingredients label on back of product shows "Contains: rBST-free dairy, cage-free eggs, and soy" when the product does not. This statement is found above "Made in a…

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 milk 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 Gem City Fine Foods, LLC 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-0413-2023. 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.