Fudge Buttercream Frosted Peanut Butter cookies, some of which were mislabeled by being wrapped in Buttercream Frosted Cinnamon Pumpkin cookie wrappers, 1.6oz (45g) in size, 1 cookie per package, 100 cookies per case.
Recalled by Cheryls on May 30, 2013
Recall Summary
Cheryls recalled Fudge Buttercream Frosted Peanut Butter cookies, some of which were mislabeled by being wrapped in Buttercream Frosted Cinnamon Pumpkin cook in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on May 30, 2013.
The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared allergen due to use of incorrect packaging on peanut butter cookies." 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 "The product has been distibuted to 13 military members in Europe and the Pacific regions, as well as customers in these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY," 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 Westerville, OH. The recall covers 10588 of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 10, 2013), 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
Undeclared allergen due to use of incorrect packaging on peanut butter cookies.
Product Description
Fudge Buttercream Frosted Peanut Butter cookies, some of which were mislabeled by being wrapped in Buttercream Frosted Cinnamon Pumpkin cookie wrappers, 1.6oz (45g) in size, 1 cookie per package, 100 cookies per case.
Distribution
The product has been distibuted to 13 military members in Europe and the Pacific regions, as well as customers in these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
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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Terms Explained
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.