The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0338-2022·Announced 2021-12-29

Flora Pastries Butter Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Cesarina Bakery, Inc. is recalling Flora Pastries Butter Cookies because they contain undeclared milk, which poses a hazard to consumers with milk allergies. The recall affects 37 cases distributed domestically.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source is classified as FDA Class II with allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk). No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text. Per the rubric, FDA Class II with allergen mislabeling but no reported illness typically receives a score of 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

Cesarina Bakery, Inc. is recalling Flora PASTRIES BUTTER COOKIES Assorted Varieties, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g), due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product was distributed domestically only.

The recalled product includes the following lot codes with expiration dates: Lot 8493 Exp 3/20/2022, Lot 8496 Exp 3/24/2022, Lot 8498 Exp 3/25/2022, Lot 8516 Exp 4/2/2022, Lot 8547 Exp 4/18/2022, Lot 8554 Exp 4/22/2022, Lot 8572 Exp 5/1/2022, Lot 8573 Exp 5/3/2022, Lot 8578 Exp 5/5/2022, Lot 8604 Exp 5/16/2022, Lot 8602 Exp 5/16/2022, Lot 8608 Exp 5/19/2022, and Lot 8610 Exp 5/20/2022. A total of 37 cases containing 12 units each have been recalled.

Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product. Anyone who has purchased affected units and has a milk allergy should stop eating the product and consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed it and experience symptoms. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, and the recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm.

The recalled product

Product
Flora PASTRIES BUTTER COOKIES Assorted Varieties, Net. Wt. 16 oz (454g)
Manufacturer
Cesarina Bakery, Inc
Category
Food — Bakery / Cookies
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • undeclared-allergen

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (13)

  • Lot 8493 Exp 3/20/2022
  • Lot 8496 Exp 3/24/2022
  • Lot 8498 Exp 3/25/2022
  • Lot 8516 Exp 4/2/2022
  • Lot 8547 Exp 4/18/2022
  • Lot 8554 Exp 4/22/2022
  • Lot 8572 Exp 5/1/2022
  • Lot 8573 Exp 5/3/2022
  • Lot 8578 Exp 5/5/2022
  • Lot 8604 Exp 5/16/2022
  • Lot 8602 Exp 5/16/2022
  • Lot 8608 Exp 5/19/2022
  • Lot 8610 Exp 5/20/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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