Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 20, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Jessie Lord Bakery
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Jessie Lord Bakery
- Product type
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Model numbers
- 31811, 30811, 08276, 84232
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 20, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Undeclared Yellow#5 in Lemon Meringue Pie
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Lemon Meringue Pie is a bakery dessert sold in grocery stores and bakeries. Consumers buy it as a ready-made dessert or for parties and gatherings.
Why This Is Dangerous
Yellow #5 dye was not declared on the pie packaging. Ingesting undeclared dyes can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers in 14 states face a recall for a popular dessert. The issue is a labeling deficiency rather than a structural product failure.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the packaging for item codes 31811, 30811, 08276, 84232
- Match the UPC codes in the recall notice
- Look for recall number H-0568-2025 on official communications
Where to find product info
Labels show item codes and UPCs; FDA recall page provides details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-6 weeks after verification.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the company
- Consider filing a report with the CPSC if the issue is not resolved
- Keep copies of the purchase receipt and packaging
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check ingredient lists for food coloring dyes like Yellow #5
- Choose products with clearly disclosed ingredients
- Store-bought pies from brands with transparent labeling
- Check recalls regularly before consuming ready-made desserts
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, recall notices, and any correspondence with the company for records
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Product Details
Product: Lemon Meringue Pie. Item Codes: 31811, 30811, 08276, 84232. UPCs: 8 85523 31811 1; 8 85523 30811 2; 0 41512 08275 7; 000 41220 84232 2. Quantity: 136,252 cases. States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Brand: Jessie Lord Bakery. Sold through: Retail outlets in the listed states. Recall date: 2025-08-20. Report date: 2025-09-10. Recall number: H-0568-2025.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Distributed in 14 states: AL, AZ, CA, CT, KS, LA, MI, MO, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI
- Hazard: undeclared Yellow #5 (tartrazine) on packaging
- Remedy: refund or replacement; notification by letter from Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC (no phone listed)
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