Thursday, October 7, 2021

Cookie Start-up Recalls Many Products After Recognizing that Allergen Labeling is Required

Chocolate and the Chip of Los Angeles, CA is recalling various flavors (see list below) including chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific type of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Basically, any of the products made with allergens.  Why?  Because I guess the owner missed the memo - distributed food products require allergen labeling.
"The recall was initiated after it was discovered that baked good products containing the allergens of wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of said allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a mistake made on the owners behalf and not having the proper protocol for distributing and labeling baked goods under the proper regulations."
After reading about this start-up, easy to see how it happens.  Company starts selling online where it is easier to go along without notice.  However, once local distribution begins, product on store shelves is much more noticeable.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chocolate-and-chip-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-bakery-products
Chocolate and the Chip LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Bakery Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 05, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  October 06, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergens (wheat, milk, soy, tree nuts)
Company Name:  Chocolate and the Chip
Brand Name:  Chocolate and the Chip
Product Description:  Bakery Products
Company Announcement

Chocolate and the Chip of Los Angeles, CA is recalling various flavors (see list below) including chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific type of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Cookies, bundt cakes and rice crispy treats were distributed locally in the Los Angeles area as well as CA, MA, TX, ID, NY, AL, AZ, AR, WA, UT, NJ, FL, OH, CO, GA, ID, MI, NV, NC, PA, VA, OR, and reached consumers through e-commerce and pop-up retail locations.

Cookies were packaged in uniform pairs in a clear resealable plastic package labeled with logo and ingredient information. Bundt cakes were packaged in a unit of 4 in a white bakery box and labeled with logo and ingredient information. Rice crispy treats were packaged in single units in a food grade poly tubing labeled with logo and ingredient information.

There have been zero (0) confirmed illnesses reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that baked good products containing the allergens of wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of said allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a mistake made on the owners behalf and not having the proper protocol for distributing and labeling baked goods under the proper regulations.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
The Original Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS
(Hazelnuts)
The Sweetie Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Spiced Oatmeal raisin Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Spiced rum oatmeal raisin cookies
Maple macadamia Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS
(Macadamia Nuts)
Fluffadoodle Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
The disco ball Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Hot chip summer Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Oktoberfest Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Peanutbutter spice Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Funfetti Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Fluffa-Nutta Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
The Fluffetti Cookie
Cake Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
The big cookie cake Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS
(Hazelnuts)
Original Nutella
Cookie cake Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS
(Hazelnuts)
Lavender Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY
Boozy banana Walnut Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, SULFITE
The original gluten free Undeclared: MILK, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMOND MILK)
Gluten Free sweetie Undeclared: MILK, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMOND MILK)
Gluten Free cookie cake Undeclared: TREENUTS (Hazelnuts AND ALMOND
Gluten Free Nutella cookie cake Undeclared: MILK,SOY,TREENUTS (Hazelnuts AND
ALMOND
The OG rice crispy Undeclared: MILK, SOY
Brown butter rice crispy treat -salted
caramel Undeclared: MILK, SOY
Brown butter rice crispy treat
-Chocolate Undeclared: MILK
Brown butter rice crispy treat -confetti Undeclared: MILK
The sweetie rice crispy Undeclared: MILK, SOY
Pumpkin Spice cookie bundt cake Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SULFITE, SOY

Consumers who have purchased Chocolate and the Chip cookies, bundt cakes and rice crispy treats are urged to disregard items still in their possessions. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 213-792-2810.

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