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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0796-2013/FDA enforcement
Hillshire Brands Company·Food·Nov 21, 2012

Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The retail packages of Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake with UPC #3210002342 and a Best By Date of 10/16/2013 actually contain Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake, resulting in the…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 nameHillshire Brands Company
Recalling firmHillshire Brands CompanyDowners Grove, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 32100 02342 9
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 032100023429
  • Best By Date of 10/16/2013
Distribution area

Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.

United States

Quantity affected588 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 12, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0796-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hillshire Brands Company initiated this food recall on November 21, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The retail packages of Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake with UPC #3210002342 and a Best By Date of 10/16/2013 actually contain Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake, resulting in the undeclared allergen - pecans. The FDA report lists distribution as: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The retail packages of Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake with UPC #3210002342 and a Best By Date of 10/16/2013 actually contain Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake, resulting in the undeclared allergen - pecans.

Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake, NET WT was made or distributed by Hillshire Brands Company in Downers Grove, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0796-2013, dated December 12, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 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 Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake, NET WT recall?

Hillshire Brands Company recalled Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0796-2013. The retail packages of Sara Lee Butter Streusel Coffee Cake with UPC #3210002342 and a Best By Date of 10/16/2013 actually contain Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake, resulting in the…

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.

Is the Hillshire Brands 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-0796-2013. 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.