Chocolate & the Chip Gluten free original chocolate chip: Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: Gluten free flour (sweet white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain sorghum flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum), unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, tapioca flour (tapioca starch), pure vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol), Himalayan salt, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), instant decaf coffee (decaffeinated instant coffee, caramelized sugar), cinnamon, salt flakes Contains: milk, eggs, soy Labels found during the inspection had undeclared milk, soy. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Recalled by Chocolate and the Chip on Oct 5, 2021
Recall Summary
Chocolate and the Chip recalled Chocolate & the Chip in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 5, 2021.
The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide distribution," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Inglewood, CA. The recall covers 3000 units (total) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 27, 2021), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products.
Product Description
Chocolate & the Chip Gluten free original chocolate chip: Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Ingredients: Gluten free flour (sweet white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain sorghum flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum), unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, tapioca flour (tapioca starch), pure vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol), Himalayan salt, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), instant decaf coffee (decaffeinated instant coffee, caramelized sugar), cinnamon, salt flakes Contains: milk, eggs, soy Labels found during the inspection had undeclared milk, soy. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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