‘Gluten free’ cake recalled after real list of ingredients are revealed

A cake marketed as “gluten-free” was found to be mislabeled when the FDA issued a product recall.

Thirty-eight loaves of Mini Raspberry Lemon Coffee Cakes, made by Macrina Bakery of Kent, Washington, were recalled due to “undeclared walnut and wheat” in the cakes.

According to the FDA, this was a voluntary recall because the bakery realized they had mistakenly labeled the Mini Raspberry Lemon Coffee Cakes as Mini Squash Harvest Loaves, which contain gluten and other allergens.

The recall is Class II, meaning that eating the cake “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects or where the likelihood of serious adverse health effects is remote,” the FDA said.

In other words, the situation poses a moderate risk to consumers. So far, there have been no reports of any damage from this mix-up.

The recall started on September 14 and applies specifically to Washington.

According to their website, Macrina Bakery was founded in 1993 by Leslie Mackie.

Mackie attended the California Culinary Academy and traveled through Europe to hone her craft. These experiences inspired her to open her own bakery.

She said in a website statement: “My dream of Macrina has reached heights I could never have imagined.

A woman examining a food label in a supermarket (stock image). Macrina Bakery’s breads were marketed as ‘gluten-free’ but contained gluten

“But one thing has never changed: Bread is the foundation of every meal I serve, and coming together to share a meal, break bread with family and friends, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good food and community is the richest part of my life. to live. It’s why I do what I do.’

The bakery’s mission is to “enrich our communities through the joy of artisan baking.” They have six cafes throughout Washington and more than twenty retailers selling their products.

This recall comes shortly after a popular mac & cheese brand recalled their products.

A woman looking through baked goods in a store (stock image). The recall only affected select retailers in Washington

Reser’s Fine Foods voluntarily recalled two of its products in early September, explaining that a refrigeration problem may have caused their 12-ounce packages to go bad.

These varieties – original and white cheddar – were distributed in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

This was also categorized as a Class II recall by the FDA.