Ukrop’s Decorated Pound Cake Recall for Undeclared Soy | Best-By 12/15/25
Consumers with soy allergies should immediately check any Ukrop’s decorated pound cake purchased at Ukrop’s Market Hall or Kroger Mid-Atlantic. Four varieties may contain undeclared soy, creating a potentially life-threatening allergen risk. Do not eat the cake; return it for a full refund instead.
Why Did Ukrop’s Recall These Decorated Pound Cakes?
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC (Richmond, VA) applied a soy-based cake-release spray to certain pound cakes but inadvertently left soy off the ingredient statements. Because the cakes are misbranded, anyone allergic to soy could experience symptoms ranging from hives and wheezing to anaphylaxis.
Recalled Product Details: UPCs, Varieties & Date Codes
- 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing – Pink Roses — UPC 72252591452
- 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing – Red Roses — UPC 72252591456
- 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing – Red Roses — UPC 72252591820
- 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing – Confetti — UPC 72252591849
Best-By date: 12/15/2025 only. No other Ukrop’s baked goods or sizes are included.
Sources
Where Were the Ukrop’s Pound Cakes Distributed?
- Kroger Mid-Atlantic – 28 stores in Virginia and West Virginia
- Ukrop’s Market Hall – Richmond, Virginia
Both retailers have removed all affected pound cakes from sale.
What Should You Do If You Bought a Recalled Ukrop’s Cake?
- Locate the UPC and Best-By date on the cake package or bottom label.
- If it matches the recall list, do not consume the product.
- Return the cake (or proof of purchase) to the store for a no-questions-asked full refund.
- For additional help, call Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at (804) 340-3050, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST.
Official Recall Photos
Ukrop’s Pound Cake Recall – Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Ukrop’s cakes are included in the soy recall?
- Exactly four decorated pound cake varieties listed above, all bearing a 12/15/2025 Best-By date and the specific UPC codes.
- How serious is an undeclared soy allergen in Ukrop’s pound cakes?
- For people allergic to soy, even trace amounts can provoke itching, swelling, or life-threatening anaphylaxis that requires emergency care.
- Can I keep a recalled Ukrop’s cake if no one in my household has a soy allergy?
- No. The label is inaccurate, so Ukrop’s requests that all affected products be returned for a refund, regardless of allergy status.
- Are any other Ukrop’s products part of this soy allergen recall?
- No. Only the four iced pound cakes listed are impacted; all other Ukrop’s items remain safe to eat.
- How do I get my money back for a recalled Ukrop’s cake?
- Take the cake—or a purchase receipt—to the Kroger Mid-Atlantic or Ukrop’s Market Hall location where you bought it for an immediate full refund.
- Were any illnesses reported before Ukrop’s issued the pound cake recall?
- As of the FDA announcement date, no illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported in connection with the recalled cakes.
- How was the recalled Ukrop’s pound cake distributed to Kroger stores?
- Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods delivered the cakes through its routine distribution channel to 28 Kroger Mid-Atlantic stores in VA and WV before discovering the labeling error.