krispy kreme doughnut corporation recalls Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221
Krispy Kreme recalls Choc Iced Kreme Filled doughnuts (2-count and 6-count boxes) due to possible metal pieces. Consumers should check UPCs and stop using if concerned.
Lower-risk recall
Product may contain foreign matter, metal pieces.
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What happened, in plain English
Krispy Kreme is recalling Choc Iced Kreme Filled doughnuts that may contain metal pieces. This could cause injury if swallowed. Consumers should check the UPC codes listed and stop using if they have these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22333-krispy-kreme-choc-iced-kreme-filled-doughnuts-recall-foreign-metal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22333-krispy-kreme-choc-iced-kreme-filled-doughnuts-recall-foreign-metal · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1609-2017
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“Krispy Kreme Choc Iced Kreme Filled Doughnuts Recall: Foreign Metal Pieces Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22333-krispy-kreme-choc-iced-kreme-filled-doughnuts-recall-foreign-metal. Based on FDA recall #F-1609-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1609-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The doughnuts may contain small metal pieces that could be swallowed. This poses a risk of injury, especially for children or those with metal allergies.
Who’s affected
Anyone who bought Krispy Kreme Choc Iced Kreme Filled doughnuts with the listed UPCs. Children and people with metal allergies are at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for UPC codes: 072470017024 (2-count boxes), 072470002211 (6-count boxes), or 00406142001 (single served). Products were made on February 6, 2017.
- Brand
Krispy Kreme- Product
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221- Category
Food
All 4 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
DE, MD, NC and VA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1608-2017 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00003 3), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00226 6), Single served (UPC 004-01155-001).; Products produced on February 6, 2017. | 3317 Total units |
| F-1609-2017 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 1), Single served (UPC 004-06142-001).; Products produced on February 6, 2017. | 2391 Units |
| F-1610-2017 | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Custard Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00000 2), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00206 8), Single served (UPC 004-06149-001).; Products produced on February 6, 2017. | 1033 tjotal units |
| F-1611-2017 | Krispy Kreme Chocolate Iced Sprinkle Theme, 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00029 3), Single served (UPC 004-02300-001).; Products produced on February 6, 2017. | 717 Units |
What to do — step by step
Check UPC Codes
Look for the UPC numbers listed: 072470017024, 072470002211, or 00406142001 on the product packaging.
Questions people ask
Are these doughnuts safe to eat?
The recall states the doughnuts may contain metal pieces, so they should not be consumed until the issue is resolved.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the UPC codes: 072470017024 (2-count boxes), 072470002211 (6-count boxes), or 00406142001 (single served).
What should I do if I have the recalled doughnuts?
Check the UPC codes and stop using if you have the recalled products. There is no specific remedy mentioned in the recall notice.
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-1609-2017 — Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 Hello, I own a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 that is covered by recall F-1609-2017 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-1609-2017 (February 7, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1609-2017 to see it in context.
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