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Food recall · FDA · Published August 31, 2021

The Baking Institute Baking Co. recalls Carrot cake (no brand), 6 inch and 8 inch sizes, on plastic base, with clear plastic dome. UPC code: 8 13749 01001 4

The Baking Institute Baking Co. recalls carrot cakes with undeclared milk, coconut, and walnuts. Consumers should check UPC 813749010014 for affected products.

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What happened, in plain English

The Baking Institute Baking Co. is recalling carrot cakes that contain undeclared milk in the frosting, coconut in the batter, and walnuts as garnish. This recall is due to potential allergic reactions for people with milk, coconut, or walnut allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14175-carrot-cake-recall-undeclared-milk-coconut-and-walnuts-in-frosting.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14175-carrot-cake-recall-undeclared-milk-coconut-and-walnuts-in-frosting · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0991-2021

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“Carrot Cake Recall: Undeclared Milk, Coconut, and Walnuts in Frosting and Batter.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14175-carrot-cake-recall-undeclared-milk-coconut-and-walnuts-in-frosting. Based on FDA recall #F-0991-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0991-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The cake contains undeclared milk in the cream cheese frosting, coconut in the cake batter, and walnuts as garnish. These ingredients can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Who’s affected

People with milk, coconut, or walnut allergies may react to these products. The recall affects all carrot cakes sold with the UPC code 813749010014.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for carrot cakes with a 6-inch or 8-inch size on a plastic base and clear plastic dome. The UPC code is 813749010014.

  • Brand
    The Baking Institute Baking Co.
  • Product
    Carrot cake (no brand), 6 inch and 8 inch sizes, on plastic base, with clear plastic dome. UPC code: 8 13749 01001 4
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the UPC code 813749010014 on the product packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The product contains undeclared milk in the frosting, coconut in the batter, and walnuts as garnish, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details and contact the manufacturer if you have concerns.

Is there a specific UPC code for this product?

Yes, the UPC code is 813749010014.

Take action

Contact The Baking Institute Baking Co.

We’ve drafted a message you can send The Baking Institute Baking Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0991-2021 — The Baking Institute Baking Co. Carrot cake (no brand), 6 inch and 8 inch sizes, on plastic base, w

Hello,

I own a Carrot cake (no brand), 6 inch and 8 inch sizes, on plastic base, with clear plastic dome. UPC code: 8 13749 01001 4 that is covered by recall F-0991-2021 from The Baking Institute Baking Co..

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-0991-2021 (August 31, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0991-2021 to see it in context.
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