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Krispy Kreme recalls half-dozen Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts from November 2017 due to foreign matter found in product. Consumers should check for white and blue strands.
Lower-risk recall
Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product.
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What happened, in plain English
Krispy Kreme is recalling half-dozen Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts made in November 2017 because a small white and blue strand was found in some products. This foreign object could cause choking or injury if swallowed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20078-krispy-kreme-glazed-pumpkin-spice-cake-doughnuts-recall-foreign-matter.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20078-krispy-kreme-glazed-pumpkin-spice-cake-doughnuts-recall-foreign-matter · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0449-2018
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“Krispy Kreme Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts Recall: Foreign Matter Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20078-krispy-kreme-glazed-pumpkin-spice-cake-doughnuts-recall-foreign-matter. Based on FDA recall #F-0449-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0449-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A small white and blue strand (about 1/8 inch long) was found in some doughnuts. If swallowed, this foreign object could cause choking or injury, especially in young children or people with small mouths.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the specific batch of Krispy Kreme Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts from November 2017. Children and those with small mouth sizes are at slightly higher risk due to choking hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for doughnuts with a white and blue strand that is 1/8 inch long. Products were manufactured on November 1, 2017, with a sell-by date of November 11, 2017.
- Brand
Krispy Kreme- Category
Food
All 7 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.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
GA and SC.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0447-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/11/2017. |
| F-0448-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, Net Wt. 9.4oz (half dozen) and Net Wt. 18.7oz (one dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/07/2017. |
| F-0449-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/11/2017. |
| F-0450-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Net Wt. 10 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/07/2017. |
| F-0451-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Krispy Juniors, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/07/2017. |
| F-0452-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Cake, Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/11/2017. |
| F-0453-2018 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.; Products manufactured on 11/01/2017, with Sell by Date: 11/07/2017. |
What to do — step by step
Check for Foreign Object
Inspect doughnuts for a small white and blue strand that is 1/8 inch long.
Questions people ask
Are these doughnuts safe to eat?
The recall is due to a foreign object found in some products. If you see the white and blue strand, do not eat the doughnut.
How can I tell if I have the recalled doughnuts?
Check for doughnuts manufactured on November 1, 2017, with a sell-by date of November 11, 2017, and look for a white and blue strand that is 1/8 inch long.
Do I need to return these doughnuts?
The recall record does not mention a return or disposal requirement. Check for the foreign object and avoid eating if present.
Contact Krispy Kreme
We’ve drafted a message you can send Krispy Kreme to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0449-2018 — Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Hello, I own a Krispy Kreme that is covered by recall F-0449-2018 from Krispy Kreme. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0449-2018 (November 2, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0449-2018 to see it in context.
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