Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kalo Carrot Cake Slice recall: Undeclared Soy

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Undeclared Soy

Kalo Bakery — recalled bakeryKalo Bakery — recalled bakery (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared soy

This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare soy, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

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

Published
March 5, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Kalo
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
North Carolina, Virginia
UPC codes
853407004184
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Carrot Cake Slice

What the company announced

STOKESDALE, NC – March 5, 2024 – KALO Foods, LLC is recalling Single Slice Carrot Cake UPC 8 53407 00418 4 due to a undeclared soy. Although the package is labeled Carrot Cake, the ingredient panel and UPC Code is for their Chocolate Cake. The Carrot Cake contains soy which is not listed in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

On March 1, 2024, the firm was notified by one of their customers, that packages labeled as Carrot Cake, but the ingredient panel on the bottom is for Chocolate Cake.

Product affected are packages labeled Single Slice Gluten Free Carrot Cake that has the ingredient panel stating Chocolate Cake.

The products were distributed between 2/28/24 to 2/29/24. These products were packaged in clear plastic clam shells and sold primarily in retail stores located in the States of: North Carolina and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Michael Cusato during our hours of operation Monday – Saturday 6:00am – 4:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Expanded Press Release

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code 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.

  • 853407004184

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Soy

Kalo — This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids soy, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product.

Company contact: KALO Foods, LLC — Consumers: Michael Cusato, 336-949-4802

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 Kalo bakery recalled?

Undeclared Soy People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 853407004184. 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?

If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists North Carolina, Virginia.

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