Schnucks German Chocolate Cakes Labeled Incorrectly - Pecans Not Listed
Schnucks recalls German chocolate cakes labeled as 'Chocolate Iced Yellow' that contain pecans not listed on the label. Consumers should check product details for the specific recall.
Lower-risk recall
German Chocolate cakes were labeled as Chocolate Iced Yellow Cake. German Chocolate contains pecans that are not listed on the Iced Yellow Cake label.
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What happened, in plain English
Schnucks is recalling certain German chocolate cakes that were incorrectly labeled as 'Chocolate Iced Yellow' and contain pecans not listed on the label. This could lead to confusion about ingredients and potential allergic reactions for those with pecan allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20532-schnucks-german-chocolate-cakes-labeled-incorrectly-pecans-not-listed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20532-schnucks-german-chocolate-cakes-labeled-incorrectly-pecans-not-listed · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3480-2017
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“Schnucks German Chocolate Cakes Labeled Incorrectly - Pecans Not Listed.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20532-schnucks-german-chocolate-cakes-labeled-incorrectly-pecans-not-listed. Based on FDA recall #F-3480-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3480-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cakes were labeled as 'Chocolate Iced Yellow' but contain pecans that are not listed on the label. This could cause confusion for consumers with pecan allergies who might not be aware of the ingredient presence. The hazard is primarily about labeling accuracy rather than immediate physical danger.
Who’s affected
Customers who purchased Schnucks German chocolate cakes labeled as 'Chocolate Iced Yellow' between August 12-14, 2017, with a net weight of 1 lb 1 oz (482 g). Those with pecan allergies may be at higher risk due to the unlisted pecans.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for cakes labeled 'Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow' with a net weight of 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) and a best by date between August 12-14, 2017. The UPC code 0 41218 31168 6 is also associated with this recall.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label 'Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow' with a net weight of 1 lb 1 oz (482 g) and best by date between August 12-14, 2017.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed to retail grocery stores in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 59 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-3480-2017 (August 7, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3480-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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