Minnesota Firm Recalls Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough for Undeclared Peanuts

Gregory’s Foods, Inc. of Eagan, MN is recalling its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough because some units may contain undeclared Peanut. Frozen Monster Cookie Dough, which contains Peanut, may be packaged in a bag that is labeled as White Chocolate Macadamia Nut.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.  
The error was isolated to certain units in one day’s production and has been corrected.

The recalled "Bag full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough was distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska in retail grocery stores and through distribution centers.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gregorys-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-bag-full-cookies-white-chocolate-macadamia
Gregory’s Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 23, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Gregory's Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Gregory's Foods
Product Description:  Bag Full of Cookies White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough

MD Firm Recalls Cookie Tins After Labeling Issue Results in Undeclared Allergens

Atwater’s of Baltimore, MD, is recalling 197 cookie tins because they contain cookies made with almond, pecan, and walnut allergens.  The recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that the product containing almonds, pecans, and walnuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the nut allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's labeling process.

The product was distributed from 12/13/2025 through 12/22/2025 in Baltimore, Towson, and Catonsville, MD, and it reached consumers through retail stores and was gifted to three wholesalers


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/atwaters-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nut-allergen-cookie-tin-labels
Atwater’s Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen on Cookie Tin Labels
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared tree nut allergens, almonds, pecans, and walnuts.
Company Name:  Atwater's
Brand Name:  Atwater's
Product Description:  Cookie tins

Illinois Firm Expands Recall of Confectionary Product for Undeclared Pecans Due to Mis-packaging

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its recall of  5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.  The initial recall was posted in late November but was expanded to include additional lot numbers and “best by” dates not covered in the original recall.  This issue was the result of mis-packaging.  


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-expands-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-and-wheat-cookie-butter-holiday
Silvestri Sweets Expands Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan and Wheat in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 23, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans and wheat
Company Name:  Silvestri Sweet, Inc.
Brand Name:  Choceur
Product Description:  Holiday Bark

Minnesota Firm Uses Incorrect Label on Cookies Resulting in Undeclared Allergen Issue

Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN, is voluntarily recalling its L&B Monster Cookies as the wrong ingredient label was applied to the packaging. Packages may contain undeclared peanuts, egg, and soy.

These cookies would have been available for purchase from November 15, 2025, through December 9, 2025, at all Lunds & Byerlys stores throughout the Twin Cities and St. Cloud.  They were evidently labeled as a Tex-Mex Turkey wrap..well at least the back label?  "This is the UPC for our Tex-Mex Turkey Wrap and was inadvertently applied to Monster Cookies sold from November 15, 2025 – December 9, 2025"


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lunds-byerlys-voluntary-recalls-lb-monster-cookies-due-incorrect-labeling
Lunds & Byerlys Voluntary Recalls L&B Monster Cookies Due to Incorrect Labeling
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 09, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 10, 2025
Product Type:   Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  May contain undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens
Company Name:  Lunds & Byerlys
Brand Name:  Lunds & Byerlys
Product Description:  Monster cookies

Illinois Firm Recalls Confectionary Product for Undeclared Pecans Due to Mis-packaging

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is voluntarily recalling its 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared pecans.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark had been packaged in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark packages resulting in undeclared pecan, and that the Cookie Butter Holiday Bark has been packaged in Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark packages resulting in undeclared wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem may have been caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.

The recalled items were distributed nationwide through Aldi grocery stores.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-and-wheat-cookie-butter-holiday
Silvestri Sweets Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan and Wheat in Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 26, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  November 26, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans and wheat
Company Name:  Silvestri Sweet, Inc.
Brand Name:  Choceur
Product Description:  Bark candy with nuts and fruit

Is Cold Pizza Better Than Hot Pizza?

Hot pizza vs leftover cold pizza?  This article lays out this question and provides some science-ish support.

"Scientists speculate on why this group prefers chilled pizza. Chilling foods mellows the flavors, particularly those that are bitter or sweet. Meanwhile, the taste receptors for saltiness are stronger in cold temperatures. This mutes the sweetness of the tomato sauce, causing the pizza to taste saltier. Other, more delicate flavors, such as the herbs in the sauce, can also come through stronger."

While the melding of flavors is important, however I think there are factors that are more important.  First, we must recognize that not all pizza is the same, and there are big differences on which will be better cold or better reheated.  

The dough is a major factor.  A very thick dough can be overly chewy when cold and is better on reheating.  And if that thick dough was overly doughy initially, reheating it can make it better than it was initially.  

As for cheese, it depends on the type of cheese.  Some cheeses are better hot, while some may be better cold.  I am not the cheese expert (our cheese expert retired), but as a pizza aficionado (grew up in NE PA, pizza capital of the world, and worked for a real pizza shop (not one of these cookie-cutter chains) for 4 years (age 15-18)), I have seen some pizza cheese turn from excellent hot to nothing more than rubber when cold.  This is not only a textural issues, but flavors as well.

The beverage served as a lot to do with this as well.  You can pair hot pizza with beer or wine, but with cold pizza, I just don't see it.  I like my cold pizza with milk.

So do you have a favorite pizza joint and is that pizza good when cold?


Morning Clips
https://www.morningagclips.com/does-cold-pizza-actually-taste-better-the-science-of-leftovers/
Does Cold Pizza Actually Taste Better? The Science of Leftovers
Leftover pizza may be best served cold, but most other leftovers require reheating

PUBLISHED ON September 24, 2025

WASHINGTON — The best way to eat pizza is an ongoing debate. In Pizza Hut’s second annual Pizza Trends Report, 57% of Americans prefer their leftover pizza cold, and science suggests there might be something to the claim. From the oxidation of food molecules to the role of starch, here’s what happens to leftover food in your fridge and how to make the most of it.

Texas Firm Recalls Ice Cream - Wrong Carton, Right Lid, Undeclared Allergens

Blue Bell Ice Cream, Brenham, TX, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream half gallon packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough carton produced in its Brenham, Texas, plant because of undeclared almond, walnut, and pecan. The recalled  product was mistakenly packaged in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream cartons with a Moo-llennium Crunch lid. 

A Blue Bell employee discovered the incorrect packaging on two half gallons while restocking a retailer. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. No other incorrect packaging has been discovered or reported to date.

There seems to have been many recalls such as this where the cap or lid does not match the carton.  A stout preventive control at the point of packaging to check this type of thing can go a long way in preventing this type of issue.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-bell-ice-cream-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-walnut-and-pecan-moo-llennium-crunch-ice
Blue Bell Ice Cream Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond, Walnut, and Pecan in Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream Packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Half Gallon Carton with a Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream Lid
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  August 22, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared almond, walnut, and pecan
Company Name:  Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Brand Name:  Blue Bell
Product Description:  Ice Cream

Imported Cookie Products Recalled For Undeclared Allergens

Jalux Americas, Inc.(dba J.sweets) of El Segundo, CA is recalling 32 units of L’espoir Brand L’espoir cookies and 28 units of L’espoir Brand Drycapot cookies, because they may contain the following undeclared allergens: in L’espoir – undeclared milk; and in Drycapot – undeclared tree nuts (almond and macadamia nuts).  The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inventory audit that L’espoir product containing Milk and the Drycapot product containing Tree Nuts were inadvertently distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of those allergens.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jalux-americas-inc-dba-jsweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-and-milk-lespoir-brand
Jalux Americas, Inc. (dba J.sweets) Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts and Milk in L’espoir Brand Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 17, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and tree nuts (almonds and macadamia nuts)
Company Name:  Jalux Americas, Inc.(dba J.sweets)
Brand Name:  L'espoir
Product Description:  L’espoir and Drycapot cookies,

Yogurt Product with Topper Lid Recalled Plastic Pieces Found in Topper Component

Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling YoCrunch® products sold at retail stores nationwide due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper.  Consumer complaints have reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking. The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length. This voluntary recall was initiated on July 11, 2025

Based on the lots dates, the recall covers about 2 months of production

The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt. This recall applies to all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch® products currently inmarket, as summarized on the table below.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yocrunchr-products-voluntarily-recalled-danone-us-due-potential-presence-plastic-pieces-dome-topper
YoCrunch® Products Voluntarily Recalled by Danone U.S. Due to Potential Presence of Plastic Pieces in Dome Topper
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 14, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  July 14, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper.
Company Name:  Danone U.S.
Brand Name:  YoCrunch®
Product Description:  Yogurt with topper

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Maryland Facility for Lack of Food Safety Plan

FDA issued a Warning letter to One Roof LLC of Baltimore, MD after FDA inspected the ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility on October 24, 2024, through December 9, 2024. This inspection was initiated as a follow-up to the voluntary recall of Atwater’s Spider Web Tarts on October 21, 2024, due to undeclared almond in the product.   FDA stated that the "Spider Web Tarts are adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4)] in that they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or may have been rendered injurious to health. In addition, failure of the owner, operator, or agent in charge of a covered facility to comply with the preventive controls provisions of the CGMP & PC rule."

Basically, the facility did not have a food safety plan for any of the products they produced, and with that, did not have established controls for hazards including allergens.   What controls were in place were not followed per the company's procedures.  The Warning Letter is lengthy covering various aspects that the company should be following.  There are also misbranding violations.

FDA Warning Letter

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/one-roof-llc-701988-05202025
One Roof LLC
MARCS-CMS 701988 — May 20, 2025

Utah Bakery Reissues Recall of Bakery Items for Undeclared Allergens to Include Tree Nuts

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery of Spanish Fork, Utah is reissuing a May 9 recall where the company recalled a variety of products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons, because they may contain undeclared eggs, tree nuts, soy, and milk.  

The reissue was to add tree nuts to the allergens that were undeclared.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-grains-gluten-free-bakery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-eggs-tree-nuts-soy-and-milk-bakery
New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs, Tree Nuts, Soy, and Milk in Bakery Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 21, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 22, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergen – Egg, tree nuts Soy and Milk
Company Name:  New Grains Gluten Free Bakery
Brand Name:  New Grain Gluten Free Bakery
Product Description:  Breads, bagels, caramel bars, cookies and croutons

Utah Bakery Recalls Bakery Items for Undeclared Allergens

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery is recalling a variety of products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons, because they may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk.   These products were distributed between 04/07 and 04/21 under lot numbers 90–107 in the state of Utah through retail stores. The breads and croutons were packaged in clear vacuum-sealed plastic bags, while the cookies were packaged in regular clear plastic bags. The affected products have labels that indicate they are "gluten-free" and display the New Grains brand name.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing eggs, soy, and milk were distributed in labels that did not reveal the presence of eggs, soy, and milk

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-grains-gluten-free-bakery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-eggs-soy-and-milk-bakery-products
New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs, Soy, and Milk in Bakery Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 08, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 09, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Products may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk
Company Name: New Grains Gluten Free Bakery
Brand Name:  New Grain Gluten Free Bakery
Product Description:  Breads, bagels, cookies and croutons

Granola Bars Recalled Due to Potential for Metal

Riverside Natural Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain batches of MadeGood granola bars due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product.  This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure; no injuries have been reported.  "Riverside has conducted an extensive investigation where the recalled products were manufactured and has identified the source of the issue in the manufacturing process. The company has remediated the issue and tested the new processes to ensure that any future risk is fully mitigated."

The recall is extensive, so it appears that the equipment was potentially generating metal over a long period of time.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riverside-natural-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-select-madegood-granola-bar-products-over
Riverside Natural Foods Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select MadeGood Granola Bar Products Over Potential Presence of a Piece of Metal
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 10, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Metal Contaminant
Company Name:  Riverside Natural Foods Inc.
Brand Name:  MadeGood
Product Description:  Granola bars

Hawaii Firm Recalls Coconut Cookies For Undeclared Milk Missed as Sub-Ingredient

KTM Services, Inc. of Honolulu, HI is recalling its 5.3 ounce and 17.7 ounce packages of Enjoy Premium Taro Cookie and Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookie because they contain undeclared Milk. The recall was initiated after information was confirmed that the Milk-containing product sub-ingredient (Sodium Caseinate-Milk derivative) was distributed in packaging without Milk on the label. Investigation indicates the problem was caused by a manufacturer’s sub-ingredient error. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ktm-services-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-cookies
KTM Services Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Cookies
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  September 10, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  September 19, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  KTM Services Inc
Brand Name:  Enjoy Premium
Product Description:  Coconut and Taro Cookies

CA Firm Recalls Cookie Product Due to Label Design Error That Missed Milk Allergen

Too Good Gourmet of San Lorenzo, CA is announcing a recall of Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip because they contain undeclared milk.  The product contains a milk allergen that was mistakenly not listed in the ingredient declaration and Contains statement. Meijer was not notified of the label inaccuracy.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/too-good-gourmet-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-meijer-dunking-cookies-chocolate-chip-10oz
Too Good Gourmet Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip 10oz
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 09, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Too Good Gourmet
Brand Name:  Meijer
Product Description:  Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip

CA Company Recalls Products with Mushroom Bioactive Compounds

Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California is recalling Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose), because such products contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita; Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in persons who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products. Reported symptoms have included those linked to seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension.

At this time, there are 39 illnesses that have been reported to date. States with cases include: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IN, IA, KY, MD, MN, MO, MT NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN. Reported symptoms have included those linked to central nervous system excitation (e.g., seizures, agitation, and involuntary muscle contractions), central nervous system depression (e.g., loss of consciousness, confusion, and sleepiness), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea and vomiting), and cardiovascular involvement (e.g., abnormal heart rates and hyper/hypotension).

As posted earlier this month, FDA issued a health warning on this product.  The recall was not initally issued.  As stated in this posting, "To date, Prophet Premium Blends received two (2) complaints (on May 27, 2024), regarding consumers becoming ill after consuming the entire chocolate bar. Upon receiving the complaints, we reviewed the products’ Certificates of Analysis (COAs) which showed higher than normal amounts of Muscimol. Prophet Premium Blends initiated this Recall and has ceased the production and distribution of the Diamond Shruumz product line as the FDA and Prophet Premium Blends continues their investigation as to what is the cause of the serious adverse effects."

On Muscimol from Wikipedia, "Muscimol, a psychoactive compound derived from the ibotenic acid found in certain mushrooms, particularly Amanita muscaria, has garnered significant interest due to its unique effects on the nervous system. Muscimol binds to GABA receptors in the brain, resulting in its sedative and hallucinogenic properties.[39] Muscimol-based products are currently being investigated for their potential therapeutic applications, especially in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and other neurological disorders.[40][41] The psychoactive nature of muscimol necessitates stringent regulation and cautious usage to ensure safety.[42] However, ongoing research aims to harness its medicinal benefits in a controlled context, highlighting the broader scientific interest in natural compounds as potential sources for novel medical treatments.[43][44]"

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prophet-premium-blends-recalls-diamond-shruumz-products-because-possible-health-risk
Prophet Premium Blends Recalls Diamond Shruumz Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 27, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 28, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Toxic levels of muscimol
Company Name:  Prophet Premium Blends
Brand Name:  Diamond Shruumz
Product Description:  Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies

Warning Letter to Cookie Dough Processor Highlights FDA's Attention to Allergens and Supplier Controls

In this Warning Letter issued to a cookie dough manufacturing company, it is important to see the approach FDA is taking with regard to allergens and supplier-controlled hazards.

 Cookies-n-Milk, LLC, a processor of ready-to-eat (RTE) cookie dough located in McKinney, TX received an inspection.  The inspection was in response to using incorrect packaging, which resulted in undeclared peanut allergen in the product, as containers of Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough which do not declare the allergen peanuts were filled with Peanut Butter Edible Cookie Dough which contain peanuts.  Basically, the company put peanut butter dough into chocolate chip dough containers.

First on the lack of allergen preventive controls at the labeling step.  As part of the hazard analysis, the company did not identify and determine that undeclared allergens due to incorrect labeling as a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard that requires a preventive control at the packaging/labeling step.  With that, the company did not monitor or verify that these preprinted labels are applied to the correct product during production (such as at the packaging/labeling step). The firm’s own investigation indicated that a lack of packaging controls resulted in containers of “Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough,” which do not declare the allergen peanuts on the product label, being filled with Peanut Butter Edible Cookie Dough which contain peanuts

The next issue noted, and an item seen in recent Warning Letters, was the company did not identify and evaluate mycotoxins  in the incoming peanut butter as a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard to determine whether they require a preventive control. The "facility manufactures RTE edible cookie dough products containing peanut butter, which has been associated with mycotoxins such as aflatoxin. A knowledgeable person manufacturing/ processing food in your circumstances would identify mycotoxins as a hazard requiring a preventive control in peanut butter and peanut butter-containing ingredients.  With not identifying mycotoxins as a hazard requiring a preventive control, the company did not conduct supplier verification activities for mycotoxins in peanut butter and peanut butter-containing ingredients.

FDA then cited the lack of supporting documentation for corrective action as written in the company's  response to the inspection  In a response letter, the company indicated that the "dough hazard analysis will be revised to identify undeclared allergens due to mislabeling/packaging as a potential hazard with controls at packaging implemented with monitoring and verification procedures defined” and “The Edible Cookie Dough hazard analysis will be revised to identify Mycotoxins as a potential hazard for Wheat Flour and Peanut Butter with controls at the supplier level implemented with monitoring and verification procedures defined.” FDA responded, "However, the response did not contain sufficient supporting documentation for FDA to adequately evaluate your corrective actions. In addition, the response did not include a complete updated hazard analysis (to identify mycotoxins as a hazard requiring a preventive control for peanut butter and peanut butter-containing ingredients, and to identify undeclared allergens as a hazard requiring a preventive control at the packaging/labeling step) or revised food safety procedures."

WARNING LETTER
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/cookies-n-milk-llc-672621-04222024
Cookies-n-Milk, LLC
MARCS-CMS 672621 — APRIL 22, 2024

Michigan Firm Recalls No Bake Cookies After Computer Error Causes Formulation Mistake and Adds Undeclared Peanuts

Wesco, Inc. of Muskegon, MI is recalling 750 units of Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites, because it may contain undeclared peanut.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites containing peanut butter were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by incorrect product formulation within the manufacturing facility’s new software system.

Validating software - when new software is installed, it must be thoroughly validated.  Validation should continue through the start of use in production.

Verifying formulations - the strength of a HACCP based system is having double checks in place to ensure product safety.  In this case, a manual check is there to ensure the proper formulation is in place, specifically addressing allergens.  The allergens within the formulation must match what is on the package.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wesco-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-wesco-mint-no-bake-cookie
Wesco, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 08, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 11, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Company Name:  Wesco, Inc.
Brand Name:  Wesco Fresh
Product Description:  Mint No Bake Cookies
Company Announcement
Wesco, Inc. of Muskegon, MI is recalling 750 units of Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites, because it may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Unfortunate Disconnect Between Supplier and Retailer Leads to Death Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Tragic stories bring home the importance of preventing simple errors such as getting proper labels on packages.  In a most recent case, a 25 year old world-class dancer "tragically lost her life due to anaphylactic shock resulting from a severe allergic reaction to a cookie manufactured by Cookies United and sold by the supermarket chain Stew Leonard's. The FDA and Stew Leonard's issued a recall of the Vanilla Florentine Cookies that were sold at Stew Leonard's in Danbury and Newington, CT from November 6 – December 31, 2023.  The cookie contained peanuts which were not listed as part of the ingredients."

Unfortunately for Steward Leonards, they were made aware of the inclusion of peanuts earlier in the year, but failed to update their label.  From Cookies United Press Release "Stew Leonard’s claimed in an earlier press release that “The cookies contain peanuts, which was an ingredient not disclosed to Stew Leonard’s by the manufacturer.” [bold is ours]  Unfortunately, considering the tragedy of these circumstances, we need to point out that Stew Leonard’s was notified by Cookies United in July of 2023 that this product now contains peanuts and all products shipped to them have been labeled accordingly.  This product is sold under the Stew Leonard’s brand and repackaged at their facilities.  The incorrect label was created by, and applied to, their product by Stew Leonard’s."

A very unfortunate disconnect between the supplier and the retailer.

Ohio Firm Recalls Cookie Bites for Undeclared Allergens

Eban’s Bakehouse is recalling all of its Sweet Indulgences cookie bites, packaged in 12-count, 11.85 oz boxes, due to undeclared milk and soy allergens. The labeling issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illness involving the products addressed in this recall.

The issue is that ingredients were not investigated and associated allergens identified.  For example, butter is listed, but the allergen milk was not identified.  The soy coming with the soy lecithin used in chocolate.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ebans-bakehouse-issues-voluntary-recall-due-undeclared-milk-and-soy-allergens
Eban’s Bakehouse Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 16, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  December 16, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and soy
Company Name:  Eban’s Bakehouse
Brand Name:  Eban’s Bakehouse
Product Description:  Cookie Bites