The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0713-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Tastefully Simple Recalls Cookies & Cream Fudge Due to Mold

Tastefully Simple is recalling specific lots of Cookies & Cream Fudge because mold is growing on the chocolate cookie pieces.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is mold growth, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Tastefully Simple, Inc. is recalling various lots of Cookies & Cream Fudge, which is sold as part of the Fabulous Fudge Gift Box and as individual units. The recall is being conducted because the product appears to have mold growing on the small chocolate cookie pieces located on top of the fudge.

The affected product is distributed nationwide. The recall includes 4,257 gift sets and 1,638 individual units, totaling 10,152 units. The specific lots involved are 3439, 3464, 3636, and 3739, with best-by dates ranging from February 9, 2015, to April 13, 2015.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should not consume it.

The recalled product

Product
Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift Box. The Gift box contains 2 samples of the recalled product, Cookies & Cream Fudge and 2 samples of a second product not being recalled. The product comes in small plastic container with lid (3.5" x 2.5" x 21.875"). A small spoon i
Manufacturer
Tastefully Simple, Inc
Category
Food — Desserts / Confections
Hazard

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 (8)

  • Lot & (Best Buy Day): Lots: 3439 (02/09/15)
  • 3464 (02/09/15)
  • 3636 (02/09/15
  • 02/14/15
  • 02/15/15)
  • 3739 ( 02/14/15
  • 02/15/15
  • 04/13/15).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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