A sweet treat sold in Indiana and other U.S. states is being recalled.
A Canadian manufacturer is recalling hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target due to potential contamination of a “foreign material,” according to a Food and Drug Administration notice.
The voluntary recall was initiated on July 22 and categorized as a Class II recall on Aug. 4. The 803 recalled cases were distributed across 20 states and Washington, D.C.
Which products are being recalled?
The Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, 10 count, were distributed by Target and produced in Canada.
The recalled cases have a net weight of 13.5 oz (383g), a unique product code of 85239-41250 3 and a lot code of 25195.
The FDA says the cookies’ Best By Date can vary, as they were applied by retailers after being removed from the freezer.
Where were the recalled cookies distributed?
The cookies were shipped to three distribution centers in Connecticut, Maryland and Ohio and sold at retail stores in the following states:
Why are Target cookies being recalled?
The cookies are being recalled due to a possible contamination of wood.
What is a Class II recall?
The administration 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.”
This is the second most serious type of recall, just under a Class I recall, according to the administration.
What to do if you purchased recalled products
The FDA recommends that consumers who purchased recalled products do the following:
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Store cookies being recalled for possible wood contamination. What to know
Reporting by Cheryl V. Jackson and Hannah Hudnall, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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