The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2617-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

Federico's Mexican Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Federico's Bakery is recalling Mexican Cookies because they contain undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in butter.

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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Federico's Bakery is voluntarily recalling its Mexican Cookies Excelente Variedad, Net Wt. 21oz, 10packs/case, UPC 9154450521. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk, which is present as a sub-ingredient in the butter used in the cookies.

The recall affects 9,520 units of the product. Distribution was limited to California. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Federico's Mexican Cookies Excelente Variedad, Net Wt. 21oz, 10packs/case, UPC 9154450521.
Manufacturer
Federico's Bakery
Affected units
9,520

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)

  • none

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: