Benzinga | Nov 1, 2021 08:19AM EDT

Flowers Foods Recalls Certain Tastykake Multi-Pack Cupcakes Citing Metal Mesh Wire Contamination

* Flowers Foods Inc (NYSE:FLO) has announced a voluntary recall of its Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire.

* The company initiated the recall following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient.

* The products subject to recall were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

* The company clarified that no injuries or incidents were reported in connection with the recalled items.

* Price Action: FLO shares closed lower by 0.48% at $24.75 on Friday.