A Connecticut company has recalled multiple varieties of cookies as the products may contain undeclared allergens and food dyes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall and said that people allergic to nuts and seeds may pose a serious risk or even life-threatening reactions to consumers. These cookies were sold in multiple stores in Connecticut and in Springfield, Massachusetts.Here’s everything you need to know about the recall.What are the recalled products?
Gina Marie Bakery of Waterbury, Connecticut, has recalled multiple cookies. These recalled products are:
- Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies
- Italian Sesame Cookies
- Vanilla Chocolate Dipped Cookies
- Vanilla with Apricot Jam Cookies
- Toasted Almond & Cherry Biscotti
- Vanilla Cookies with Raspberry Peach Jam
Why are the products recalled?The company has initiated the recall after it was discovered that the packaging for these cookies did not list the presence of allergens or certain food dyes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products.The Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies may have undeclared almonds, sesame, and artificial dyes such as Red 40, Red 3, and Blue 1. The Italian Sesame Cookies are recalled due to the presence of undeclared artificial dyes such as Yellow 5, Red 40, and Yellow 6. Vanilla Chocolate Dipped Cookies, Vanilla with Apricot Jam Cookies, Toasted Almond & Cherry Biscotti, and Vanilla Cookies with Raspberry Peach Jam may also contain undeclared artificial dyes.
Where were the affected products distributed?The recalled products were distributed in multiple stores. If you have bought these products from the stores mentioned below, be cautious and look for the labels.
- Big Y stores (Connecticut and Springfield Massachusetts)
- Stop and Shop stores (Connecticut)
- Labonne’s Supermarkets (Watertown and Prospect)
- Adam’s Markets (Milford and Watertown)
- Highland Park Markets (Glastonbury, Manchester and Farmington)
- Price Chopper (Newington, Bristol and Middletown)
- T+K Supermarket in East Haven
- Kensington Market (Kensington)
- Public Market of Newington (Newington)
- Raggozzino’s (Plantsville)
- Lewis Farms (Southington)
- Durham Market (Durham)
- Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market (North Haven)
- Cappetta (West Haven)
- Roma Importing Market (Shelton)
- Walsh Market (Wolcott)
- Tops Market (Plantsville)
- The Local Gourmet (Southbury)
- CT Fresh Fruit and Produce (Wallingford)
- Wayside Market (Waterbury)
- Jimmy’s Store (Torrington)
- La Molisana Sausage (Waterbury)
- New Fairfield Food Center Market (New Fairfield)
- Pat’s IGA (Wolcott)
- Watertown Meat Center (Watertown)
- Tommy’s Place and Market (Bristol)
- Cavallo’s Deli and Imported Italian Food (Waterbury)
- La Strega Italian Deli (Middlebury)
These cookies were also sold at all Nardelli’s Connecticut stores with a Nardelli label affixed to the package.How to identify the recalled products?The recalled cookies come in 1 lb. (454g) clamshell plastic containers. The Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies come in 1 lb. (454g) and 2 lb. (908g) clamshell plastic containers. The remaining products come in 1 lb (454g) clamshell plastic containers.The FDA confirmed that the sales of these products are suspended until Consumer Protection, and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.
What to do if you have the recalled cookies?If you purchased any of these recalled cookies, do not eat them. Those who have purchased the 1lb or 2 lb packages of these recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also contact the company at 203-596-8007 for any related queries.
