The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0670-2019·Announced 2018-12-05

Shirleys Chocolate Whoopie Pies Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Shirleys Cookie Company is recalling Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies labeled as Chocolate Whoopie Pies because the peanut allergen is not declared on the packaging.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shirleys Cookie Company Inc. has initiated a recall of Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies, 16 oz (454g) clamshell packages containing four 4 oz whoopie pies. The product is being recalled because it is labeled as 'Chocolate Whoopie Pies,' which fails to declare the presence of the peanut allergen.

The recall involves 660 units distributed in Sunbury, PA. The product can be identified by UPC 04149710692. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging described and discontinue use if they are allergic to peanuts.

This recall is classified as FDA Class II. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product and consult a healthcare provider if they have already consumed it.

The recalled product

Product
Weis Chocolate Whoopie Pie 16 oz (454g)/ 4 4 oz Whoopie Pies Clamshell Packaging 4 Whoopie Pies per Unit
Affected units
660

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 (1)

  • UPC 04149710692

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.