Tastykake controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Tastykake expands recall to seven Krimpets products
Recall announced
In November 2021, Flowers Foods expanded a voluntary recall to seven Tastykake Krimpets products after a vendor notified the company that the treats may contain tiny fragments of mesh wire. Consumers were advised to discard affected products or return them for a full refund. At the time, no injuries had been reported. The recall expansion followed the vendor's notification regarding the possible presence of the wire fragments in the products.
Flower Foods expanded its voluntary recall to seven Tastykake Krimpets products after a vendor notified the company that the treats may contain tiny fragments of mesh wire. Consumers were advised to discard affected products or return them for a full refund; no injuries had been reported.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Consumers
The desserts can also be returned to where they were purchased for a full refund.
Source excerpt
A number of Tastykake's Krimpets products have now been added to Flower Foods Inc.'s voluntary recall of the popular desserts due to potential metal contamination.
The recall was expanded to include seven Krimpets items after a vendor notified the company that the treats may contain tiny fragments of mesh wire, according to an amended notice.
The desserts can also be returned to where they were purchased for a full refund.
2021
Tastykake recalls cupcake products over possible metal contamination
Recall announced
Flowers Foods voluntarily recalled several Tastykake products sold in seven states because they could contain tiny fragments of mesh wire. The article reported that no injuries had been reported and that full refunds were available at the place of purchase.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Flowers Foods Inc.
Full refunds are available at the place of purchase, the company said.
Source excerpt
Flowers Foods Inc. has voluntarily recalled several Tastykake products sold in seven states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, because they could contain tiny fragments of mesh wire.
Full refunds are available at the place of purchase, the company said.
So far, there have been no reports of injuries.
1959
Employment discrimination and workplace segregation controversy
Tastykake faced a civil-rights boycott over racial limits on job assignments, particularly access to driver-salesman roles, and alleged segregation of workplace restrooms and locker facilities. The dispute concluded with employment and desegregation commitments.