[RECALL ALERT] Holiday Treats Laced with METAL?!

By Jack Taylor Posted December 14, 2021

This time of year, it seems like everyone is indulging in holiday treats. 

And there’s nothing wrong with that! 

But it’s no secret that many sweet treats – especially the ones you find in the aisles of your local grocery store – can be loaded with saturated fat and TONS of sugar… 

Which isn’t good for your body… or your waistline. 

But now there’s a new, hidden danger to some of these shelf-staple sweet treats.  

Now a major grocery store chain has recalled a slew of popular desserts… because they contain METAL FRAGMENTS! 

Here’s everything you need to know.  

Kroger (one of the biggest grocery chains in the country), has issued a recall for a variety of baked goods because the items may possibly contain metal fragments that may have gotten into the starch used during the baking process. 

The recalled products were all sold under the ‘Country Oven’ brand. 

In total, 19 products were listed under the recall and ranged from cinnamon rolls, cakes, and danishes. 

A complete list of all products listed in the recall can be found here. If you recently purchased any of the products listed in the recall, you should throw them away or return them to your local Kroger for a refund.  

That’s everything you need to know about this recall. But it doesn’t mean you need to stay away from the sweet stuff during the holidays. 

If you can avoid pre-made sweets. As I mentioned earlier, most of the sweet baked goods you find on the shelf of your grocery store are loaded with extra calories, fats, and sugars. 

But baking some sweets at home this holiday season is a sure-fire way for you to know exactly what’s going into your desserts! 

And it doesn’t mean you need to skimp on taste. 

One of my favorite holiday desserts are gingerbread cookies. They taste great, they don’t require a ton of sugar, and they can be cut and decorated in your favorite holiday theme! 

My go-to recipe for gingerbread cookies actually uses almond flour and apple sauce as a way to scale back on excess carbohydrates and refined sugars… but trust me, they taste just as good as cookies you’ll find in the store!