The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1438-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Joe-Joe's Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Joe-Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies are being recalled due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was distributed to stores in seven states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 undeclared peanut, a common major allergen. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is rated High (3). No illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Joe-Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies (12.5 oz, UPC 0050 7547) are being recalled because the product contains undeclared peanuts. Approximately 216 cases were distributed to stores in Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida. The affected product has a code date of 2/26/2024.

Peanuts are a major allergen that can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume this product. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences an allergic reaction should seek medical attention.

This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer, Commercial Bakeries. The recall was terminated on September 17, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Gluten Free Joe-Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies Net Wt.12.5 oz (354g) UPC: 0050 7547 Packaged in paper cartons. 25 retail units per case.
Manufacturer
Commercial Bakeries
Category
Food — Bakery / Cookies
Hazard
Affected units
216

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Lot numbers (1)

  • 2/26/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Commercial Bakeries 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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