Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake Recall: Undeclared Walnuts Prompt Safety Alert
Immediate action: If you purchased Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake that is mislabeled as “Raspberry Coffee Cake,” do not consume it. People with walnut allergies are at risk of a serious—or even life-threatening—reaction. Return the product to Publix for a full refund.
Why Was Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake Recalled?
On December 10, 2025, bakery manufacturer The James Skinner LLC voluntarily recalled one lot of Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake after the product was mistakenly labeled as Raspberry Coffee Cake. Because the incorrect label omits walnuts, a major allergen, the product violates FDA labeling requirements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publicly posted the notice on December 16, 2025.
Health Risk to Consumers
For anyone allergic to walnuts, eating the mislabeled cake could trigger hives, swelling, anaphylaxis, or other severe reactions. As of the recall date, no illnesses had been reported.
Affected Product Details
- Product: Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake (packaged as Publix Raspberry Coffee Cake)
- Package size: 14 oz
- Lot code: 5309
- SKU: 54591
- Date of manufacture: 11/5/25
- Ship-to distributor: Sourcing & Distribution Specialists, Winter Haven, FL
- Retail locations: Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia
How to Spot the Mislabeled Cake
The correct Maple Walnut Coffee Cake contains visible walnut pieces and a brown maple crumb topping under a clear lid. Raspberry Coffee Cake lacks walnuts and features a red fruit topping. If the package label reads “Raspberry Coffee Cake” but the topping is brown with walnut pieces, that cake is included in the recall.
What Consumers Should Do
- Check your pantry or freezer for the lot and SKU listed above.
- If you have a walnut allergy, do not eat the product. Discard or isolate it to protect allergic household members.
- Return the item to any Publix store to receive a full refund—no receipt required.
- For questions, call The James Skinner LLC at 1-800-358-7428 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET).
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Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake Recall: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why was Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake recalled?
The product carried a Raspberry Coffee Cake label that fails to declare walnuts, creating a dangerous allergen omission.
2. Which lot numbers of Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake are affected?
Only lot 5309, SKU 54591, manufactured on 11/5/25, is part of the recall.
3. Do I need my receipt to return the recalled Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake?
No. Publix will issue a full refund regardless of whether you have a purchase receipt.
4. Has anyone reported an allergic reaction to Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake so far?
No allergic reactions or illnesses had been reported as of December 16, 2025.
5. Is Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake safe to eat if I am not allergic to walnuts?
While the cake poses no allergy risk to people without walnut sensitivity, regulators recommend returning it to ensure proper product accounting and disposal.
6. Does the Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake recall impact other James Skinner LLC baked goods?
No. The company states that no other products or lot codes are affected.
7. When will Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake return to shelves after the recall?
Publix will restock once corrected labels are applied and the FDA confirms compliance. Contact your local store for availability updates.