The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1525-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

International Desserts is recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies because they may contain undeclared walnuts.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "International Desserts of Glendale, California is recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies in 12 oz bags, because it may contain undeclared walnuts."

Plain-English summary

International Desserts of Glendale, California is recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies in 12 oz bags. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared walnuts.

The affected product is sold in 12 oz bags, with one shipping carton consisting of 12 bags. The product labeling reads in part: "uncle Eddies vegan oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies***net wt. 12 oz (340g)***MFG BY:INTERNATIONAL DESSERTS GLENDALE, CA 91203***(818) 549-0056***www.vegancookies.com***". The specific lot numbers involved are #110813 and #58513.

The recall covers 540 bags of the product, which were distributed nationwide to retail grocery stores. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies, 12 oz. One shipping carton/case consists of 12bags. Product labeling reads in part:"uncle Eddies vegan oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies***net wt. 12 oz (340g)***MFG BY:INTERNATIONAL DESSERTS GLENDALE, CA 91203***(818)…
Affected units
540

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 (2)

  • Lot numbers #110813
  • and #58513

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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