Schnucks Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2017

Contact

Media

Paul Simon, Schnucks Senior Communications Specialist
314-994-4603

Consumers

314-994-4400

Announcement

ST. LOUIS – Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices because the products may contain walnuts that are not listed on the ingredient labels. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The cakes were sold in all 100 Schnucks retail stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Customers are urged to check for:

Schnucks Bakery Half Cinnamon Pudding Cake
UPC: 2-52594-20399-6
All sell-by dates up to and including June 12, 2017 (found on product label directly below price)

Schnucks Bakery Cinnamon Pudding Cake Slice
UPC: 2-52584-00199-1
All sell-by dates up to and including June 12, 2017 (found on product label directly below price)

Schnucks Bakery Sliced Pudding Cake Tray (variety pack that includes slices of the cinnamon cake)
UPC: 2-52680-50999-5
All sell-by dates up to and including June 12, 2017 (found on product label directly below price)

The allergen omission was brought to the company’s attention by a customer; however, there have been no reports of illness associated with consumption of these products to date.

Schnucks Customers who purchased the affected products from Schnucks Bakery departments are encouraged to return them to their nearest store for a full refund.

Those with questions regarding the recall should contact the Schnucks Consumer Affairs department at 314-994-4400, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT. Media with questions can contact Paul Simon, Schnucks Senior Communications Specialist, at 314-994-4603.

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