24%

Fewer recalls than
Bakery peers

krispy kreme doughnut corporation — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records

Established Player · Bakery

Data Notice: Recall frequency varies by category and firm size; data is comparative and may not indicate actual brand safety or quality. See Methodology.

As of July 16, 2026, krispy kreme doughnut corporation has 21 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 2 Nov 2017. krispy kreme doughnut corporation is categorized under Bakery based on their predominant recall history.

21
Total FDA recalls
10.8
Years in FDA database
2.0
Recalls per year
3,178 days(8.7 yrs)
Since last recall
0.0%
Class I (life-threatening)
2.0 recalls/yr vs Bakery avg 2.3/yrBelow Average

Recall activity over time for krispy kreme doughnut corporation

How serious are krispy kreme doughnut corporation recalls?

FDA recall classifications by severity

Class I (Life-threatening)
0.0% (0 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
95.2% (20 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
4.8% (1 recalls)

Full FDA recall history for krispy kreme doughnut corporation

All 21 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first

Date Product Reason Class & Status
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authori Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Net Wt. 10 oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut C Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corpor Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Blueberry Cake Doughnuts, Net Wt. 13.5oz (half dozen), Manufactured under the authority o Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) was found on the product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Cake, Doughnut Holes, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporati Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Mini Crullers, Krispy Juniors, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) found on product. Class IITerminated
2 Nov 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, Net Wt. 9.4oz (half dozen) and Net Wt. 18.7oz (one dozen), Manufactur Foreign Matter (a 1/8 long x 8mm, white & blue strand) was found on the product. Class IITerminated
7 Feb 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Kreme Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 01702 4), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00221 1), Product may contain foreign matter, metal pieces. Class IITerminated
7 Feb 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Custard Filled, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00000 2), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00206 8 Product may contain foreign matter, metal pieces. Class IITerminated
7 Feb 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Choc Iced Glazed, 2 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00003 3), 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00226 6), Singl Product may contain foreign matter, metal pieces. Class IITerminated
7 Feb 2017Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Chocolate Iced Sprinkle Theme, 6 count boxes (UPC 0 72470 00029 3), Single served (UPC 004-02300-001). Product may contain foreign matter, metal pieces. Class IITerminated
21 Oct 2016Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed Doughnuts, 6 count and 12 count boxes. Possible piece of plastic in the product. Class IIITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16 Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnuts, (2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16oz), Manufactu Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, 2 count, Net Wt. 6.9 oz., Manufactured under the authority of Kr Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Original Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.4oz and One Dozen, Ne Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Signature Doughnuts, Half Dozen, Net Wt. 9.5oz, Manufactured under the authority of Krispy Kreme Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Raspberry Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16 oz., Manu Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Glazed Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 3.5 oz., and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 12 oz., Manuf Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Glazed Doughnuts with Kreme Filling, Half Dozen Net Wt. 16 oz, Manufactured under the authority Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated
15 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Chocolate Iced Custard Filled Doughnuts, 2 count, Net Wt. 4.65oz, and Half Dozen, Net Wt. 16.2 o Finished product may contain foreign matter (glass). Class IITerminated

Where have krispy kreme doughnut corporation recalls occurred?

States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions

DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA

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