The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1723-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Deep Foods Recalls Pistachio Cookies for Undeclared Milk and Almonds

Deep Foods Inc. is recalling Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies because they may contain undeclared milk and almonds.

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: "Products may contain undeclared milkand almonds."

Plain-English summary

Deep Foods Inc. is recalling Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz. The product is a Product of Canada manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

The recall is being issued because the products may contain undeclared milk and almonds. These are common food allergens that are not listed on the product label.

The recalled product has UPC 6 27265 00161 2 and a best before date of March 29, 2013. The recall is distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Manufacturer
Deep Foods Inc

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 (4)

  • UPC 6 27265 00161 2
  • All codes
  • best before March 29
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Deep Foods Inc 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 4 products in this recall →

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