The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1587-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Brand Castle Recalls Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix Due to E. coli Risk

Brand Castle LLC is recalling Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix because a supplier reported potential E. coli contamination in the flour used.

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 a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Brand Castle LLC is voluntarily recalling Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix, 22.9 oz glass jar, 6/case. The recall was initiated after the firm's supplier notified them of potential E. coli contamination in the flour they received.

The affected product is identified by Lot# L5111918 with a date of 7/30/19. A total of 16 cases were distributed, including 10 cases used as employee giveaways. The product was distributed in Ohio, Alabama, New York, South Carolina, Minnesota, Missouri, Utah, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and date. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix, 22.9 oz glass jar, 6/case
Manufacturer
Brand Castle LLC
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 (2)

  • Lot# L5111918
  • 7/30/19

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Brand Castle LLC 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →