The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0215-2021·Announced 2021-01-27

Listeria-contaminated cookie dough recalled from Rhino Foods, Inc.

FDA is recalling 20 lb. ready-to-eat chocolate chip cookie dough due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which according to the severity rubric corresponds to a Critical level. The agency's own classification takes precedence over other factors when determining severity.

Plain-English summary

The FDA is recalling 3,280 cases of 20 lb. Ready-to-Eat chocolate chip cookie dough produced by Rhino Foods, Inc., because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. The recall affects lots numbered 3240 with an expiration date of 11/19/2021. Although the product was manufactured in Texas and distributed directly to the manufacturer with no entry into commerce, the FDA issued a Class I recall due to the nature of the potential health risk. Consumers with these specific cookies should discard them immediately and consult a healthcare provider if they develop symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
AF01886 NTFA No egg Ready-to-Eat Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dough- 20 lb. sold frozen
Manufacturer
Rhino Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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