Recall Alert: ‘Destroy This Pie’, Sara Lee Recalls Pecan Pies That May Contain Peanuts

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Sara Lee is asking people to destroy specific lots of its pecan pies after it was discovered the desserts may contain undeclared peanuts.

The bakery company announced the recall of certain Sara Lee, Chef Pierre and Devonshire pecan pies produced between March 4 and April 1 this year through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday. 

It said that, because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, those who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.”

Sara Lee is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes end in class action lawsuits.

The company said there had been no reports of illness or injury so far.

It said the raw pecans used to make the pecan pies were contaminated with “residual peanuts” during their transport and storage by a supplier. 

“Immediate steps were taken to prevent recurrence,” it said.

The pies were distributed nationwide through various retailers, Sara Lee said. It is asking those retailers and distributors to “recall and destroy all product in market.” 

Anyone who thinks they may have an affected pie should confirm the lot code with the retailer they bought it from and ask for a full refund if it’s a match. 

Questions about the recall can be directed via phone to Sara Lee customer service at 1-800-323-7117 or email.

The recall includes the following products:

• Sara Lee Individually Wrapped 4-ounce Pecan Pie slices, 24-count case SKU #5117 produced on March 5, 2021, marked with lot code #C050641C and carrying unit UPC 032100051118. Individual pie slices have a printed lot code on the top of the package.
• Sara Lee Individually Wrapped 4-ounce Pecan Pie slices, 48-count case SKU #7144 produced on March 4 and March 11, 2021, marked with lot codes #C050631C and #C050701C and carrying unit UPC 032100051118. Individual pie slices have a printed lot code on the top of the package.
• Chef Pierre 10” Pre-Baked Southern Pecan Pie 36-ounce, case SKU #9273 produced on March 4, 2021, marked with lot code #C040631C and carrying unit UPC 032100092739.
• Chef Pierre 10” Pre-Baked 10-Slice Pecan Pie 36-ounce, case SKU #9375 produced on April 1, 2021, marked with lot code #C050911C and carrying unit UPC 032100093750.
• Devonshire Bake Shop 10” Pre-Baked Southern Style Pecan Pie 36-ounce, case SKU #8994 produced on April 1, 2021, marked with lot code #C040911C and carrying unit UPC 758108399877.

Meanwhile, Sara Lee recently fought off a class action lawsuit alleging its All Butter Pound Cake is also part soybean oil, and that the company uses yellow food coloring to make its cake appear more buttery. A judge dismissed the claims on April 28.

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