Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices) recalls Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00227 8 ; 3oz UPC 0 25600
Flowers Foods recalls Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets due to potential small metal fragments in ingredients. Consumers should check UPCs and stop using if affected.
Lower-risk recall
The firm was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
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What happened, in plain English
Flowers Foods is recalling Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets products because an ingredient supplier reported possible small metal fragments. This could pose a risk of injury if metal pieces are ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13902-flowers-foods-tastykake-butterscotch-krimpets-recall-small-metal-fragments-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13902-flowers-foods-tastykake-butterscotch-krimpets-recall-small-metal-fragments-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0236-2022
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“Flowers Foods Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets Recall: Small Metal Fragments Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13902-flowers-foods-tastykake-butterscotch-krimpets-recall-small-metal-fragments-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0236-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0236-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Small metal fragments could be present in the product due to an ingredient supplier issue. If ingested, these fragments might cause injury, but the risk is low as the metal is small and not likely to cause serious harm.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets in the US between November 2023 and December 2023 are affected. Children and those with metal allergies may be at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the following UPCs: 025600003961 (24oz), 025600002278 (12oz), 025600000021 (3oz), and 025600000830 (2oz). Products were sold from November 24, 2023, through December 2023.
- Brand
Flowers Foods- Product
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00227 8 ; 3oz UPC 0 25600- Category
Food
All 6 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
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Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Products was distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV & WY.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0233-2022 | Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct) box UPC 0 25600 00230 8 & 2.375oz package, UPC 0 25600 00004 5; Box - Enjoy By Date DEC 14 Package - Enjoy By Date DEC 18 | 10,009cs/14.25oz boxes |
| F-0234-2022 | Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75oz, UPC 0 25600 00219 3; Enjoy By Date DEC 14, DEC 18 & DEC 21 | 4,626cs/12.75oz boxes |
| F-0235-2022 | Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0; Enjoy By Date DEC 14 & DEC 18 | 3,310cs/14.25oz boxes |
| F-0236-2022 | Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00227 8 ; 3oz UPC 0 25600 00002 1 & 2oz, UPC 0 25600 00083 0; 24oz - 12oz - NOV. 24 & DEC 01 3oz - NOV. 27, DEC. 01 & DEC. 08 2oz - DEC. 01 | 2,471cs/24oz boxes; 10,309cs/12oz boxes & 3,920cs/30 pckgs |
| F-0237-2022 | Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets 14.25oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00355 8; 3.625oz (3ct) UPC 0 25600 08637 7; 14.25oz - NOV. 20, NOV. 24 & NOV. 27 3.25oz - DEC. 08 | 2,264cs/14.25oz boxes & 4,626cs/12.75oz boxes |
| F-0238-2022 | Tastykake Jelly Krimpets 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00228 5 & 3oz (3ct) UPC 0 25600 00025 0; 12oz - NOV. 22, NOV. 25 & NOV. 29 3.25oz - NOV. 25 | 2,583cs/12oz boxes & 459cs/3oz pkgs |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC numbers listed in the recall notice to identify affected products.
Stop Using if Affected
If you have the recalled products, stop using them immediately and contact Flowers Foods for further instructions.
Questions people ask
Why is there a recall for metal fragments?
An ingredient supplier reported potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check the UPC numbers listed: 025600003961 (24oz), 025600002278 (12oz), 025600000021 (3oz), and 025600000830 (2oz).
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using the product and contact Flowers Foods for instructions on how to return it.
Contact Flowers Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flowers Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0236-2022 — Flowers Foods Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 Hello, I own a Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 24oz (12-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00396 1; 12oz (6-2ct) UPC 0 25600 00227 8 ; 3oz UPC 0 25600 that is covered by recall F-0236-2022 from Flowers Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0236-2022 (October 31, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0236-2022 to see it in context.
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