The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0767-2020·Announced 2020-03-11

Whole Foods Recalls Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon Cookies for Undeclared Milk

Whole Foods Market is recalling 109 chocolate dipped coconut macaroon cookies due to undeclared milk. The cookies were sold in seven states and Washington D.C.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, undeclared milk is a significant allergen hazard.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 109 individual chocolate dipped coconut macaroon cookies. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The cookies were sold in self-serve and plastic clamshell containers with PLU 48454 and best-by dates through February 8, 2020.

The affected product was distributed in Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The recall was classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who purchased these cookies should check their pantries for the specific product and best-by dates. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall was initiated on February 4, 2020, and was terminated on April 7, 2020.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon Cookie sold by the individual cookie packaged in Self Serve and Plastic clam shell containers PLU 48454
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Affected units
109

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Best by Dates Through Feb 8 2020

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Whole Foods Market under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →