The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1222-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Linden's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Linden Cookies, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Linden's brand Chocolate Chip Cookies because they contain undeclared milk.

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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Linden Cookies, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Linden's brand Chocolate Chip Cookies. The affected products include Chocolate Chippers Bite Size Cookies (Mini), Chocolate Chippers (Mini), and 3 Large Chocolate Chip Cookies (Pack). The recall covers packages with specific UPC codes and sell-by dates ranging from December 14, 2016, to March 28, 2017.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared milk originating from bulk chocolate chips received from a supplier. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities. The affected products were distributed in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Linden's brand Chocolate Chip Cookies: a) Chocolate Chippers Bite Size Cookies (Mini), NET WT. 2 OZ., UPC 76809-30017; b) Chocolate Chippers (Mini), NET WT 1.1 OZ., UPC 76809-30090; c) 3 LARGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Pack), NET WT. 1.75 OZ. UPC 76809-30010 --- LINDEN COOKIES, IN

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 (6)

  • a): Sell By Dates Feb. 8
  • 2017 through March 28
  • 2017
  • b): Sell By Dates Feb. 8
  • c): Dec. 14
  • 2016 through Feb 01

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: