Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC Lemon Meringue Pie, 8" round recall: Undeclared Yellow#5 in Lemon Meringue Pie

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared Yellow#5 in Lemon Meringue Pie

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Undeclared Yellow#5 in Lemon Meringue Pie

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0568-2025
Published
September 10, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
136,252 cs
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lots: 24050-25231; Best by Feb/19/27
UPC codes
885523318111, 885523308112, 041512082757, 00041220842322

Products covered by this recall

Lemon Meringue Pie, 8" round. Net Wt. 27 OZ; Refrigerate after opening Item Code 31811; UPC: 8 85523 31811 1;Jessie's Lemon Meringue Pie Sugar Free Item Code 30811; UPC: 8 85523 30811 2; Jessie's Lemon Meringue Pie Item Code 08276; UPC: 0 41512 08275 7; First street Lemon Meringue Pie Item Code 84232; UPC: 000 41220 84232 2; HEB Bakery Lemon Meringue Pie

Check your product

The notice names 12 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 885523318111
  • 885523308112
  • 041512082757
  • 00041220842322

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 24050-25231

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 19
  • 27 — 136
  • 252 cs

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 30811
  • 08276
  • 84232

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 27 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  3. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  4. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC — 21100 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501-1700

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC bakery recalled?

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How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 885523318111, 885523308112, 041512082757; lot code 24050-25231; best-by date 19 or 27 — 136; model number 30811, 08276, 84232. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and others.

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