Nationwide withdrawal of cookies due to concerns over wood contamination
Target Recalls Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies Due to Potential Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for hundreds of cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, one of Target's private labels. The recall was initiated by Give and Go Prepared Food Corps. due to potential contamination with wood.
The recall involves ten-count packages of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies. According to the FDA, 803 cases, with 15 units per case, were impacted by the recall. The recalled product is not limited to Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies from Target, but also includes a specific product with UPC 85239-41250 and lot number 25195.
The recall timeline is not specified, and there is no discernible best-by date for the recalled product. Guests who purchased the product are directed to contact Target guest relations at 1-800-440-0680 for a full refund.
The recall was classified as Class II by the FDA, which means that use of, or exposure to, the recalled product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or that the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote. However, the recall does not provide information about any reported illnesses or injuries related to the contaminated cookies.
It's worth noting that the recall does not involve any Vodka Seltzer or Energy Drink products. The recall is also separate from the discussion about big food stocks suffering due to Americans choosing healthier options.
Target has removed all impacted cookies from store shelves and its online marketplace. The recalled cookies were sold in more than a dozen states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
The potential risk of botulism poisoning associated with the recalled cookies should be taken seriously. Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled product and to discard it immediately. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Target guest relations at the phone number provided.
