Target cookies recalled due to possible contamination with wood pieces, impacting multiple states
Frosted sugar cookies sold at Target stores across the United States have been recalled because they may contain pieces of wood.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for 803 cases of Favorite Day Bakery frosted sugar cookies sold at Target stores in 20 states and Washington, D.C. Favorite Day is a private label brand sold at Target.
The voluntary recall was initiated on July 22, 2025, by Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp in Etobicoke, Canada, which prepared the affected bakery items. Target said it has removed all of the impacted cookies from its store shelves and online, according to a statement sent to NBC Chicago. As of Aug. 14, Target does not have the recall listed on its website.
How can I identify which specific cookies are recalled?
The affected Favorite Day Bakery frosted sugar cookies are the 10-count packages (Net wt. 13.5 oz.) with lot number 25195 and UPC code 85239-41250 3.
'Best By Date can vary as they are applied by retailer when removed from freezer,' the FDA indicates in the recall.
Has anyone gotten sick from the cookies?
No illnesses have been reported yet. However, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, which means eating the contaminated cookies 'may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.'
Where are the Target stores that sold the affected cookies?
The FDA says the affected cookies were distributed to Target stores in the following states and D.C.:
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
I bought the cookies that were recalled. What should I do?
Customers who purchased the affected frosted sugar cookies can get a full refund by bringing them to their nearest Target store or by calling Target guest relations at 1-800-440-0680.
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