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The Hill
14 hours ago
- Health
- The Hill
Cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states over contamination with ‘foreign material'
(NEXSTAR) – More than 12,000 packages of sugar cookies sold at Target have been categorized under a Class II recall by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over potential contamination with a 'foreign material.' The recall concerned 10-count packages of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies produced by the Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp of Etobicoke, Canada, according to the FDA. The reason for the recall was listed as 'foreign material (wood).' Representatives for Target, Give & Go or the FDA were not immediately available to confirm whether there had been any reports of injuries. Give and Go first initiated the recall on July 22, 2025. On Aug. 4, the FDA categorized the recall as a Class II, meaning the use of the recalled product 'may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,' even if 'the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' The FDA also confirmed the cookies had been shipped to distribution centers in three states — Connecticut, Maryland and Ohio — and sold at retail outlets in 20 states and DC: Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Vermont. The cookies can be identified by the UPC 85239-41250 and the lot number 25195. The 'best by' dates on the recalled items 'can vary as they are applied by retailer when removed from freezer,' according to the FDA. A representative for Target said customers with affected Favorite Day products may be able to can bring the items back to the store, with a receipt, for a full refund.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Canadian Cookie Recall in 20 US States Gets Risk Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a risk warning after hundreds of cases of cookies were recalled due to the possible presence of wood. The Class II warning was issued days after Canada-based Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. recalled 803 cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies. The cookies were distributed by Target Corporation to stores in 20 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. Newsweek reached out to Target Corporation and Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. via email for comment outside of working hours. Why It Matters The FDA has three classifications for recalls. A Class III is the least severe, whereas a Class I signifies a "situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." The FDA defines a Class II recall as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." Stock image of chocolate chip cookies unrelated to the recall. Stock image of chocolate chip cookies unrelated to the recall. James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via AP/James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via AP What To Know Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp., located in Etobicoke, Canada, voluntarily initiated a recall of the cookies on July 22, 2025. The product affected by the recall is the following: Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, 10 count, Net Wt 13.5 oz (383g). UPC - 85239-41250 3. Dist. By Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Product of Canada. The FDA health alert said the products, which contain 15 cookies per case, were distributed from centers in Connecticut, Maryland and Ohio. The affected cookies were sent to retail stores in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Vermont. The products were marked as lot 25195, with the "Best By" date applied by retailers upon removal from the freezer. The recall is ongoing, according to the FDA. What People Are Saying The FDA states on its website: "Recalls are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market. Recalls may be conducted on a firm's own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority." What Happens Next The recall remains ongoing. Neither Target Corporation nor Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. has provided further information on the recall. There are no reports of any illnesses or injuries in relation to the recall.
