Byrds Famous Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Anchovies
Byrd Cookie Company is recalling Byrds Famous Cookies, Benne Bits, because the product contains undeclared anchovies.
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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves undeclared anchovies, which is a common allergen. According to the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens corresponds to a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Byrd Cookie Company is voluntarily recalling 1,718 lbs of Byrds Famous Cookies, Benne Bits, in 6 oz. tins. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared anchovies, which is a food allergen.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 0-74882904651-8. The recall covers all product distributed between August 18, 2014, and April 27, 2015. The product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with an allergy to anchovies should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Byrds Famous Cookies, Benne Bits, Net Wt. 6 oz. tins, UPC: 0-74882904651-8, Byrd Cookie Company, P.O. Box 1308, Savannah, GA 31416.
- Manufacturer
- Byrd Cookie Co
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
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 (1)
- All product distributed between 08/18/2014 to 04/27/2015
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Byrd Cookie Co 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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