The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0783-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Wakefern Peanut Butter Cookies Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

Wakefern Food Corp. is recalling 24-count peanut butter cookies due to the potential presence of metal pieces.

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 II and involves a structural hazard (metal pieces) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wakefern Food Corp. is voluntarily recalling 24-count peanut butter cookies (Net Wt. 24oz, UPC 208716004194) because the product may contain metal pieces. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. The source text indicates a code date of 08/30/16.

Consumers who have purchased these cookies should stop using them and check with the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund.

The recalled product

Product
24CT Peanut Butter Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208716004194
Manufacturer
Wakefern Food Corp.
Category
Food — Baked Goods
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 (1)

  • 08/30/16

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Wakefern Food Corp. 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.

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