Gluten free cake recalled after real list of ingredients are revealed

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

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

This was a voluntary recall, according to the FDA, because the bakery realized they accidently 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 consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote, according to the FDA.

In other words, the situation is of moderate risk to consumers. So far, there are no reports of any harm due to this mix-up. 

Macrina Bakerys Mini Raspberry Lemon Coffee Cakes were voluntarily recalled after the bakery accidently mislabeled 38 loaves

The recall was initiated on September 14 and is specific to Washington.

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

Mackie studied at the California Culinary Academy and traveled around Europe to hone her craft. These experiences inspired her to open up her own bakery.

She said in a website statement: My dream of Macrina has reached heights I’d never imagined.

A woman studying a food label at a grocery store (stock image). The Macrina Bakery loaves were marketed as gluten free but contained gluten

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

The bakerys mission is to enrich our communities through the joy of artisan baking. They have six cafes throughout Washington and over 20 retailers that sell their products. 

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

A woman looking through baked goods at a store (stock image). The recall only impacted selected Washington retailers 

Resers Fine Foods voluntarily recalled two of its products in early September, explaining that a refrigeration issue may have caused their 12-ounce packs 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.