The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0768-2023·Announced 2023-05-03

Cookies con Amore Italian Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Almond Allergen

Con Amore, Inc. is recalling Cookies con Amore Spring Assortment handmade Italian cookies because the product contains undeclared tree nuts (almonds), posing a serious risk to consumers with nut allergies.

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: FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling involving tree nuts (almonds), which are a major food allergen. No reported illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Plain-English summary

Con Amore, Inc. is recalling Cookies con Amore handmade Italian cookies Spring Assortment (32 oz / 907g) due to the presence of undeclared almonds. The product contains tree nuts but does not declare almonds as an ingredient or allergen on the label. This poses a significant health risk to consumers with nut allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.

Approximately 34,560 units were distributed to California, Colorado, and Arizona. The affected product carries best-by dates of 9/3/23, 9/4/23, 9/5/23, 9/6/23, 9/9/23, 9/10/23, 9/11/23, 9/12/23, 9/13/23, 9/16/23, 9/17/23, and 9/18/23.

Consumers who have nut allergies and purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be returned to the place of purchase or discarded. For more information, visit www.cookiesconamore.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cookies con Amore handmade italian cookies Spring Assortment 32 oz (907g) Contains Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Egg This product is produced in a facility that uses wheat, sesame seeds, and a variety of tree nuts. www.cookiesconamore.com Con Amore, Inc. San Marcos, CA UPC 8 92886 000
Manufacturer
Con Amore, Inc
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • allergen-almonds

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 (12)

  • Best by Dates: 9/3/23
  • 9/4/23
  • 9/5/23
  • 9/6/23
  • 9/9/23
  • 9/10/23
  • 9/11/23
  • 9/12/23
  • 9/13/23
  • 9/16/23
  • 9/17/23
  • 9/18/23

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO