Tastykake Cupcakes Recalled in 8 States for Potential Metal Contamination

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Sarra Sedghi
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Sarra Sedghi

Sarra Sedghi is an Associate Editor at Allrecipes and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2017 she graduated with a Master's of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing from the University of Georgia. Her work has also appeared in Atlas Obscura, Eater, Polygon, Thrillist, and Paste Magazine. She is an American-Iranian hybrid and large dog enthusiast, and is very loosely working on a memoir.

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Published on November 3, 2021
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Flowers Foods is currently recalling certain multi-pack Tastykake cupcakes due to possible contamination with fragments of mesh wire. The affected products were sold at retailers including Target and more than 500 Walmart locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

The recall, which was initiated following a vendor's notification of possible contamination, was announced on Sunday, Oct. 31. Currently, no injuries have been reported.

If you have purchased any of the following items, dispose of them or return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund. You can call Flower Foods at 1-866-245-8921 during business hours or email the company via their contact page.

two boxes of Tastykake Cupcakes side by side on a white background
Courtesy of Tastykake

Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes

  • UPC code: 0-25600-00219-3
  • "Enjoy-by" dates: December 14, December 18, December 21

Tastykake Creme-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

  • UPC code: 0-25600-00223-0
  • "Enjoy-by" dates: December 14 and December 18
A box of Tastykake cupcakes and a plastic bag of cupcakes side by side on a white background
Courtesy of Tastykake

Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

  • UPC code: 0-25600-00230-8
  • "Enjoy-by" dates: December 14 and 18

Two-count, individually sold packages

  • UPC code: 0-25600-00004-5
  • "Enjoy-by" date: December 18
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