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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1989-2018/FDA enforcement
Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery·Food·Sep 12, 2018

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Coffee Cake

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAWA, CA, AZ, CT +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery
Recalling firmPin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen BakeryMilford, MA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All lots within expiry.
Distribution area
WACAAZCTPAILTXFL

Direct to: WA, CA, AZ, CT, PA, IL, TX, FL

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 3, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1989-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery initiated this food recall on September 12, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains undeclared soy lecithin. The FDA report lists distribution as: Direct to: WA, CA, AZ, CT, PA, IL, TX, FL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Coffee Cake was made or distributed by Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery in Milford, MA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1989-2018, dated October 3, 2018.

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 soy

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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 Trader Joe's Cinnamon Coffee Cake recall?

Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery recalled Trader Joe's Cinnamon Coffee Cake in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1989-2018. Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.

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 soy 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 Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC Dba Zen Bakery 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-1989-2018. 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.