Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a recall of four decorated pound cake products due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen. The company stated that a cake releasing agent containing soy was used during production for these specific cakes.
The affected products include:
- 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Pink Roses (UPC: 72252591452), sold at Kroger Mid-Atlantic and Ukrop's Market Hall
- 8" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses (UPC: 72252591456), sold at Kroger Mid-Atlantic and Ukrop's Market Hall
- 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Red Roses (UPC: 72252591820), available only at Ukrop's Market Hall
- 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream Icing/Confetti (UPC: 72252591849), available only at Ukrop's Market Hall
All recalled cakes have a "Best By Date" of December 15, 2025. No other products from Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods are affected by this recall.
These items were distributed to Kroger Mid-Atlantic locations in Virginia and West Virginia as well as Ukrop's Market Hall in Richmond. All retail outlets have been notified and are removing the impacted products from their shelves.
Soy is recognized as a common allergen and can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms such as hives or itching to severe cases like anaphylaxis if consumed by individuals allergic to it.
Customers who purchased any of the recalled pound cakes are advised to return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund. Those seeking additional information can contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050 between Monday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods was established in February 2010 after the sale of its supermarket business but retained its kitchen, bakery facilities, and distribution center. The company supplies prepared foods and baked goods across hundreds of supermarkets in the Mid-Atlantic region six days per week. Its customers include major retailers such as Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, The Fresh Market, The Market at 25th Street, and Wegmans. In addition to wholesale operations, UHF operates Catering by Ukrop’s and its own retail location called Ukrop’s Market Hall.
Bobby Ukrop founded the business alongside his son-in-law Chris Kantner following the sale of their supermarket chain. Today, nearly 400 employees work for UHF which also donates ten percent of pre-tax profits back into community initiatives through various programs on food access and family support.
