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Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Mar 3, 2016

Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons

Recalling firm: Pinnacle Foods, LLC

Why it was recalled

A natural flavoring containing a milk ingredient was inadvertently used to manufacture the Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons and the Duncan Hines…

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ProductDuncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons, Distributed by: Pinnacle Foods, Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA, UPC 6 44209 41120 7
Package size16.5 oz
UPC644209411207

FDA code information

Case Lot #6521017E31 with Best By: Jan 21 2017

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Original product description

Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons, Distributed by: Pinnacle Foods, Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA, UPC 6 44209 41120 7

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC6442094112075 oz. cartons, Distributed by: Pinnacle Foods, Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA, UPC 6 44209 41120 7
best byJan 21 2017Case Lot #6521017E31 with Best By: Jan 21 2017
lot6521017E31Case Lot #6521017E31 with Best By: Jan 21 2017

Original FDA recall reason

A natural flavoring containing a milk ingredient was inadvertently used to manufacture the Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons and the Duncan Hines Swiss Moist Deluxe Swiss Chocolate (Chocolate Suizo) 16.5 oz. cartons. The incorrect labeling was used on this product declaring that these products were a NON-milk containing product.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1247-2016
Event ID
73570
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Mar 3, 2016
Reported
May 4, 2016
Classified
Apr 26, 2016
Terminated
Aug 25, 2017
Quantity
240 cases
Location
Parsippany, NJ, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

FL and IL

FDA source record · F-1247-2016

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