The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1870-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Mrs. Fields Macadamia Cookies Recalled for Allergen Labeling Error

Interbake Foods is recalling Mrs. Fields White Chunk Macadamia Cookies because the packaging failed to declare the presence of the macadamia allergen as required by FALCPA.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (macadamia), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries were reported.

Plain-English summary

Interbake Foods Llc is recalling Mrs. Fields White Chunk Macadamia Cookies due to a labeling non-compliance with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). The product packaging did not properly recognize or declare the presence of the macadamia allergen in the ingredient listing or the 'Contains' declaration.

The recall involves 16,877 cases of cookies, totaling 1,215,144 individually wrapped cookies. The affected inventory was distributed domestically in Alabama, California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, Maryland, Illinois, Nevada, and Hawaii, as well as in Guam. No distribution to the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs was reported.

Consumers with a macadamia nut allergy should avoid consuming these products. The source text does not specify a consumer action such as returning the product or seeking a refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mrs. Fields White Chunk Macadamia Cookies; 12 individually wrapped cookies in a tray/box; there are 6 trays/boxes to a case. Therefore there are 72 cookies in a case; 2.1 oz single size serving.

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)

  • Item No. 960330
  • UPC Wrapped Cookie: 8-86002-55053-4
  • UPC Carton: 8-86002-57053-2
  • UPC Case: 0-08-86002-57033-4

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

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