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Class II, May Cause HarmF-0979-2018

Name: Trader Joe s Chocolate Chip Cookies SKU 68075 Net Weight: 12 oz. (340g) Number of units per package: 16 cookies Package type: Kraft paper bag

Recalled by Food and Beverage INC. on Mar 12, 2018

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Food and Beverage INC. recalled Name: Trader Joe s Chocolate Chip Cookies SKU 68075 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 12, 2018.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Food & Beverage Inc., dba Chris's Cookies has initiated a recall of Trader Joe s Peanut Butter Sutter s Formula Cookies (Trader Joes SKU 93307) that was packed in a Trader Joes branded Chocolate Chip Cookie bag, and sent out as Chocolate Chip Cookies. Please note the Chocolate Chip Cookie bag has a statement on the back that says: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS , but since the wrong product packed is based almost completely in peanut this could represent a bigger risk for those who have peanuts allergies. Thus, prompting the firm to error on the side of public safety and initiate a recall."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "The product was distributed to the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA,VA, RI, VT." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Teterboro, NJ. The recall covers 2,851 bags of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 28, 2018), 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

Food & Beverage Inc., dba Chris's Cookies has initiated a recall of Trader Joe s Peanut Butter Sutter s Formula Cookies (Trader Joes SKU 93307) that was packed in a Trader Joes branded Chocolate Chip Cookie bag, and sent out as Chocolate Chip Cookies. Please note the Chocolate Chip Cookie bag has a statement on the back that says: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS , but since the wrong product packed is based almost completely in peanut this could represent a bigger risk for those who have peanuts allergies. Thus, prompting the firm to error on the side of public safety and initiate a recall.

Product Description

Name: Trader Joe s Chocolate Chip Cookies SKU 68075 Net Weight: 12 oz. (340g) Number of units per package: 16 cookies Package type: Kraft paper bag

Distribution

The product was distributed to the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA,VA, RI, VT

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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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.