Dessert Holdings has initiated a recall of Target’s Favorite Day Cheesecake following a labeling error that could pose a risk for individuals with allergic reactions. This significant issue arose from the absence of pecans listed on the cheesecake packaging, despite it being a key ingredient.
Companies in the food and beverage sector are mandated by regulatory authorities to disclose all ingredients contained within their products. Furthermore, they are urged to specifically highlight potential allergens, such as tree nuts. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tree nuts are classified among the top nine food allergens and must be explicitly identified on product labels.
Details of the Recall
The affected batches of Target’s Favorite Day Cheesecake were available for purchase at Target locations across California, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas from February 14 to March 7, 2025. The recalled product is packaged in a clear plastic clam shell and can be identified by the following details:
- Lot Code: 25028A1 000039133
- UPC Code: 0 85239 09690 1
For customers who do not have allergies to tree nuts or pecans, consuming the cheesecake poses no health risk. However, those with allergies are strongly advised against consuming the product. Affected customers should either discard it immediately or reach out to Dessert Holdings for a full refund. Customer service representatives can be contacted at:
- Target Guest Relations: (800) 444-0680
- Dessert Holdings: (720) 766-9060
- Email: [email protected]
For individuals who have consumed the cheesecake and experience any allergic symptoms, seeking immediate medical attention is crucial.
Investigation of the Mislabeling Issue
The labeling error was brought to light through a customer complaint received by Dessert Holdings on March 14, 2025. The company issued a statement via PR Newswire, noting:
“On 3/14/2025, the firm received a customer complaint that the product contained pecans, but the product label did not declare pecans. This issue has been corrected and no other manufacturing dates or lots are impacted. No illnesses have been reported to date.”
As of now, there have been no reported illnesses linked to the cheesecake in question.
Recent FDA Recall Trends
A number of food recalls have occurred recently, both from manufacturers and the FDA. Below are some notable examples:
Del Monte Green Beans Recall
Del Monte announced a recall involving nearly 200,000 cans of green beans, citing potential contamination with a foreign substance. This recall, categorized as Class II by the FDA, was first made public in February 2025 and remains ongoing. The FDA describes a Class II recall as:
“a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Hot Ones Hot Sauce Recall
The Karma Sauce Company has recalled approximately 50,000 bottles of its Hot Ones-branded Los Calientes Hot Sauce due to potential contamination, the specifics of which remain unidentified. Customers who may have purchased this product are encouraged to contact their retailers or the company for refunds. Affected products include the 5-ounce, 1-gallon, and 5-gallon bottles sold between February 14 and March 7.
Such recalls, affecting both independent brands and larger chain retailers like Target and Costco, have become more common in recent years, underscoring the importance of consumer vigilance when it comes to food safety.