On June 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an expanded recall of frozen cookie dough products that may be contaminated with salmonella. This recall is vital to ensure consumer safety and prevent potential health risks.
If you have purchased any of the recalled cookie dough products, it is crucial to not consume them. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it safely. Keeping up-to-date with FDA announcements and recalls can help ensure you and your family stay safe from potential foodborne illnesses.
Understanding a Class II Recall
According to the FDA’s website, a Class II recall is the second-highest classification of recalls. This type of recall is issued when there is a situation where the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The probability of serious adverse health consequences is considered remote.
The recall includes a variety of popular frozen cookie dough brands. The affected products are:
- Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough
- Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk
- Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie
- Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Panera Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie
- Panera Kitchen Sink Cookie
- Rise Baking Company Cowboy Cookie
It is important to note that the Member’s Mark products are exclusively sold at Sam’s Club. In total, the FDA is recalling 29,019 cases of potentially contaminated products. Ensuring the removal of these products from shelves is crucial to protect consumers from potential health hazards.
The potentially contaminated products were distributed across several states, including:
- California
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Oregon
- Florida
- Illinois
- North Carolina
- Massachusetts
- Wisconsin
- Colorado
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Oklahoma
- New York
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Georgia
Consumers in these states should be particularly vigilant and check their freezers for any of the recalled products. If you have purchased any of the recalled cookie dough products, it is crucial to not consume them. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it safely. Keeping up-to-date with FDA announcements and recalls can help ensure you and your family stay safe from potential foodborne illnesses.Stay informed and stay safe!
On May 2, the recall was initially announced, but by June, it had been further expanded and classified by the FDA as a “Class II recall.”
Recent Food Recalls
Recently, there have been several recalls involving potential salmonella contamination.
Arugula Recall
Arugula sold at a major supermarket chain was recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. Consumers are advised to discard or return the product to the store and avoid consumption.
Cucumber Recall
Similarly, cucumbers were recalled in 14 states over potential salmonella contamination. The same advice applies—do not consume the product and either throw it away or return it to the store.
Fox Business has reached out to Rise Baking Company, LLC for additional comments regarding these recalls.
