Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ukrop’s Decorated pound cakes recall: Undeclared soy

Recall published 11 months ago

Undeclared soy

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared soy

An undeclared allergen — soy — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: Soy allergies can cause mild symptoms (hives, itching) to severe anaphylaxis.

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

Recall number
H-0395-2026, H-0396-2026, H-0397-2026
Published
December 11, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ukrop’s
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
61 cakes (total)
Distribution
Virginia, West Virginia
Sold at
Harris Teeter, Fresh Market, Food Lion, Wegmans, Kroger, Publix
Lot / code info
BEST BY 12/15/25
UPC codes
722515918495, 722515914527, 722515914565

Products covered by this recall

Decorated pound cakes

What the company announced

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC, Richmond, VA announced today that it is recalling four of its Decorated Pound Cakes due to an undeclared soy allergen.

A cake releasing agent containing soy was used to prevent sticking for the cakes listed below only.

These products may contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

Soy allergies can cause mild symptoms (hives, itching) to severe anaphylaxis.

  • Description of Impacted Cakes: 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Pink Roses · UPC: 72252591452 · Net Weights: NET WT 44 OZ (2.75lb/1.25kg) · Retailer's Impacted: Kroger Mid-Atlantic & Ukrop's Market Hall
  • Description of Impacted Cakes: 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses · UPC: 72252591456 · Net Weights: NET WT 44 OZ (2.75lb/1.25kg) · Retailer's Impacted: Kroger Mid-Atlantic & Ukrop's Market Hall
  • Description of Impacted Cakes: 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses · UPC: 72252591820 · Net Weights: NET WT 33 OZ (2.06lb/936g) · Retailer's Impacted: Ukrop's Market Hall Only
  • Description of Impacted Cakes: 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Confetti · UPC: 72252591849 · Net Weights: NET WT 30 OZ (1.88lb/851g) · Retailer's Impacted: Ukrop's Market Hall Only

Best By Date is 12/15/2025 Only.

No other products produced by Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods are impacted.

Recalled Pound Cakes Available from the following Retailers:

Kroger Mid-Atlantic; 28 locations (Virginia and West Virginia)

Ukrop's Market Hall, Richmond, VA

All retail locations have been notified and are removing the product from the shelves.

Consumers who purchased the product should return it to the retailer where purchase was made for a full refund.

For more information: Consumers with questions should contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

About Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods (UHF) began in February 2010 upon the sale of Ukrop’s Super Markets’ 27 retail locations and Joe’s Market. Retaining its kitchen and bakery manufacturing facilities and a distribution center, Bobby Ukrop and his son-in-law, Chris Kantner, launched the business by providing prepared foods and baked goods to its former stores (that were acquired by Martin’s which has since been sold). Its food is delivered to hundreds of supermarkets and retail locations six days a week in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Its retail customers now include: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, The Fresh Market, The Market at 25th Street, and Wegmans. In addition, UHF operates Catering by Ukrop’s and Ukrop’s Market Hall, a retail store offering the “best of” its products. The company employs nearly 400 teammates and gives 10% of its pre-tax profits back to the community as it works to nourish lives by sharing its passion for food and families. www.ukropshomestylefoods.com

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230 ukropshomestylefoods.com 804-340-3000

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 13 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.

  • 722515918495
  • 722515914527
  • 722515914565

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 12
  • 15
  • 25

Package size

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

  • 44 OZ
  • 2.75 lb
  • 1.25 kg
  • 33 OZ
  • 2.06 lb
  • 30 OZ
  • 1.88 lb

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

Ukrop’s — An undeclared allergen — soy — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the product should return it to the retailer where purchase was made for a full refund.

Company contact: Ukrop;s Homestyle Foods, LLC — Consumers: (804) 340-3050

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 Ukrop’s bakery recalled?

Undeclared soy Soy allergies can cause mild symptoms (hives, itching) to severe anaphylaxis.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 722515918495, 722515914527, 722515914565; best-by date 12 or 15. 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 purchased the product should return it to the retailer where purchase was made for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Virginia, West Virginia.

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