Trader Joe's Almond Cookies Recalled for Potential Foreign Object (Rocks)

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2023

Summary

Fantasy Cookie Corporation is recalling approximately 186,648 units of Trader Joe's brand cookies because they may contain rocks. The recall includes 15 oz. containers of Almond Windmill Cookies and 13 oz. containers of Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies sold in multiple states across the U.S. Consumers should immediately stop eating these products as they pose a risk of dental injury or choking.

Risk

The cookies may contain small rocks, which can cause painful dental injuries or pose a choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. No injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 15 oz. containers of Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies and 13 oz. containers of Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies.
Identify your product by checking the packaging for specific date codes. Affected Almond Windmill Cookies have codes 10/02/2023 A6, 10/02/2023 B6, 10/19/2023 A6, 10/19/2023 B6, 10/20/2023 A6, 10/20/2023 B6, 10/21/2023 A6, or 10/21/2023 B6.
Affected Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies have codes 10/17/2023 A5, 10/17/2023 B5, 10/18/2023 A5, 10/18/2023 B5, 10/19/2023 A5, 10/19/2023 B5, 10/20/2023 A5, 10/20/2023 B5, 10/21/2023 A5, or 10/21/2023 B5.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information or to report concerns.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies (15 oz.)

Variants: 15 oz.

Lot Numbers:

10/02/2023 A6

10/02/2023 B6

10/19/2023 A6

10/19/2023 B6

10/20/2023 A6

10/20/2023 B6

10/21/2023 A6

10/21/2023 B6

Buttery, tender cookies topped with crunchy almonds.

Product: Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies (13 oz.)

Variants: 13 oz.

Lot Numbers:

10/17/2023 A5

10/17/2023 B5

10/18/2023 A5

10/18/2023 B5

10/19/2023 A5

10/19/2023 B5

10/20/2023 A5

10/20/2023 B5

10/21/2023 A5

10/21/2023 B5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92762

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Fantasy Cookie Corporation

Sold By: Trader Joe's

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (76,560 units; 110,088 units)

Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Arizona, Connecticut

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 15 oz. containers of Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies and 13 oz. containers of Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies.

Identify your product by checking the packaging for specific date codes. Affected Almond Windmill Cookies have codes 10/02/2023 A6, 10/02/2023 B6, 10/19/2023 A6, 10/19/2023 B6, 10/20/2023 A6, 10/20/2023 B6, 10/21/2023 A6, or 10/21/2023 B6.

Affected Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies have codes 10/17/2023 A5, 10/17/2023 B5, 10/18/2023 A5, 10/18/2023 B5, 10/19/2023 A5, 10/19/2023 B5, 10/20/2023 A5, 10/20/2023 B5, 10/21/2023 A5, or 10/21/2023 B5.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information or to report concerns.

Affected Products

Product: Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies (15 oz.)

Variants: 15 oz.

Lot Numbers:

10/02/2023 A6

10/02/2023 B6

10/19/2023 A6

10/19/2023 B6

10/20/2023 A6

10/20/2023 B6

10/21/2023 A6

10/21/2023 B6

Buttery, tender cookies topped with crunchy almonds.

Product: Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies (13 oz.)

Variants: 13 oz.

Lot Numbers:

10/17/2023 A5

10/17/2023 B5

10/18/2023 A5

10/18/2023 B5

10/19/2023 A5

10/19/2023 B5

10/20/2023 A5

10/20/2023 B5

10/21/2023 A5

10/21/2023 B5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92762

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Fantasy Cookie Corporation

Sold By: Trader Joe's

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (76,560 units; 110,088 units)

Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Arizona, Connecticut