FDA updates cookie recall to most serious risk category over undeclared peanuts

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The Food and Drug Administration announced that a removal of cookie products has been upgraded to its most severe risk category due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.

Gregory’s Foods first recalled its 2-pound, 8.5-ounce packages of Macadamia White Chocolate “Bag Full of Cookies” frozen cookie dough last month after learning that some packages were mistakenly filled with Monster Cookie Dough, which contains peanuts.

“People who are allergic to peanuts are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the FDA said in its announcement at the time.

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Gregory’s Foods first recalled its 2-pound, 8.5-ounce packages of “Bag Full of Cookies” White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Frozen Cookie Dough last month. (FDA)

The FDA then announced Wednesday that the recall has been reclassified as Class I, its highest level of concern. A Class I recall means that there is a “reasonable probability that use of or exposure to (the) product will result in serious adverse health consequences or death.”

The recall affects more than 300 cases, with six bags in each case. Affected products have an expiration date of December 6, 2026.

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The FDA announced that the cookie product recall has been upgraded to its most serious risk category. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)

“Observable through the bag’s clear window, Monster Cookies frozen dough has visible chocolate chips and colored candy-coated pieces, while White Chocolate Macadamia Frozen Cookie Dough does not,” the FDA said in December.

Biscuit products were sold retail grocery stores in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

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