RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0227-2016/FDA enforcement

7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAFL, GAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMaplehurst Bakeries, LLC.
Recalling firmMaplehurst Bakeries, LLC.Brownsburg, IN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Maplehurst Code: 085421
  • Publix Code: 117924 - German Choc Banded
  • Lot Code: 5273D10854110
Distribution area
FLGA

FL & GA

United States

Quantity affected754 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 25, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0227-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. initiated this food recall on October 26, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration. The FDA report lists distribution as: FL & GA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.

7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake was made or distributed by Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. in Brownsburg, IN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0227-2016, dated November 25, 2015.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake recall?

Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC. recalled 7" Publix Bakery - German Chocolate Layer Cake in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0227-2016. German Chocolate cake labeled with incorrect ingredient declaration. Label was for Cookies and Creme cake as opposed to German Chocolate cake ingredient and allergen declaration.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared allergen exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

How quickly can Undeclared allergen symptoms appear?

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared allergen?

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

How do I get a refund from Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC.?

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-0227-2016 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Maplehurst Bakeries, 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-0227-2016. 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.