12 Inch Message Cookies, UPC 0007203695587, 1 Pk (Pack 24/1 Ct)

Harris Teeter recalled 12 Inch Message Cookies, UPC 0007203695587, 1 Pk (Pack 24/1 Ct) in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 20, 2016.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared allergen; Peanut Protein" 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.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "DE, DC, GA, MD, NC, SC & VA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Matthews, NC. The recall covers 8797 Units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 22, 2016), 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.