Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 3 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
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Product type
- Cheesecake
- Model numbers
- Item #37889 Sell By 9/24-10/01 Product Purchased between 9/19 and 9/26 UPC Codes: 0-77890-37889-2 OR 037889-XXXXX
- Sizes
- 50 oz
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- VA, MD, NC
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 26, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Contains undeclared pecans
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Wegmans Large Ultimate Plain Cheesecake is a prepared dessert item sold in Wegmans grocery stores. The recall concerns a labeling error related to nuts.
Why This Is Dangerous
An undeclared pecan allergen on the packaging creates a risk for allergic individuals, which can lead to serious health consequences.
Industry Context
This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers with pecan allergies may face life-threatening reactions if they consume the product. Distribution was limited to four jurisdictions.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Item #37889 on the packaging.
- Verify Sell By date: 9/24-10/01.
- Confirm purchase window: 9/19-9/26.
- Check UPC: 0-77890-37889-2 or 037889-XXXXX.
Where to find product info
Identifiers appear on the product label and on Wegmans recall notices.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically complete within 4-6 weeks after contact.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with Wegmans.
- File a consumer complaint with the FDA recall program if Wegmans does not respond within a reasonable time.
- Consider legal counsel if a significant injury occurs or the company remains unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always read allergen declarations before consuming bakery items.
- Ask staff about nut-free options and cross-contamination controls.
- Check ingredient lists for nut allergens when buying desserts.
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, purchase receipts, and any recall notices. Save all correspondence with Wegmans.
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Product Details
Model numbers: Item #37889; Sell By 9/24-10/01; Product Purchased between 9/19 and 9/26; UPC codes: 0-77890-37889-2 or 037889-XXXXX. Sold at Wegmans Food Markets stores in VA, MD, NC, and D.C. Quantity: 521 units. Net weight: 50 oz (3.13 lb) per cheesecake.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Undeclared pecans detected
- UPC 0-77890-37889-2 or 037889-XXXXX
- Sell By window 9/24-10/01
- Distributed to VA, MD, NC, D.C.
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