The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1437-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Pumpkin Creme Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Commercial Bakeries is recalling Ruxton Chocolates Manning Brand Pumpkin Creme Cookies because the product contains undeclared peanut. The recall affects 4834 cases distributed to retail locations in IL, NJ, MD, NY, CT, CA, and FL.

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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling on peanut, a common allergen, without reported illness. Although the hazard is theoretical and no illnesses have been reported, undeclared peanut in a food product creates a risk of harm to consumers with peanut allergies, meeting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Ruxton Chocolates Manning Brand Pumpkin Creme Cookies (19.5 oz bulk bags, 12 bags per case) are being recalled because the product contains an undeclared peanut allergen. The affected product codes are dated 3/5/2024 and 3/6/2024. This is a Class III recall initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer, Commercial Bakeries.

The recall affects approximately 4834 cases that were distributed to distribution centers in Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida. Consumers who purchased this product should check the package code date; those with codes matching 3/5/2024 or 3/6/2024 may be affected.

Consumers with peanut allergies who purchased the affected product should not consume it and may contact their healthcare provider if they have concerns. The recall was initiated on July 13, 2023, and was terminated on September 17, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Ruxton Chocolates Manning Brand Pumpkin Creme Cookies 19.5 oz. Bulk product packaged in bags, 12 bags per case.
Manufacturer
Commercial Bakeries
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • 3/5/2024 and 3/6/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY