Six cookie products have been recalled after inspectors discovered they contained undeclared ingredients that could cause a “life-threatening allergic reaction.”
The warning—which comes just days before Christmas, as millions of families are stocking up on treats for the festive season—was issued at the weekend. A range of different cookies made by Eban’s Bakehouse as part of its Sweet Indulgences cookie-bites range are being recalled “due to the ingredient label not stating milk and soy as allergens,” the company said. Newsweek reached out to Eban’s Bakehouse by email on Monday, seeking further information and comment.
The recall warning was shared on Saturday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), whose website says it was posting the alert as a public service. Recalls are issued if there are concerns that a food product may be harmful in some way. For example, the FDA flagged an “urgent food recall” just after Thanksgiving when manufacturers discovered some of their raspberry cookies actually contained hazelnuts instead— potentially deadly for those allergic to nuts. The latest warning comes amid another Christmas food alert, after a labeling error saw milk chocolate used for what should have been dark-chocolate coins.
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This week, consumers are being warned about undeclared allergens in cookies that have been manufactured and sold for almost the entire year.
“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 company said in a statement. “The recall is limited to the 12-count multi-pack cookie bites. The traditional 2 oz cookies are not included in the recall.”
The cookies being recalled are:
- Brown Butter Honey Pistachio
- Lemon Shortbread
- Brown Butter Snickerdoodle
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk
- Chocolate Chili Coffee Coconut
- Turtle Brownie
The products were all available from January 30 to December 13, and were sold through Eban’s Bakehouse’s website, Premier Produce One in Columbus, Ohio, and food delivery firm Gordon Food Service. It is unclear why the products were not correctly labeled for months.
The statement issued by Eban’s Bakehouse via the FDA said: “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; however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Individuals exhibiting signs of an allergic reaction should seek medical attention immediately.”
Customers with milk or soy allergies who bought the cookies should dispose of the treats and contact Eban’s Bakehouse for a refund, the company said.
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