Thousands of cases of frozen and ready-to-eat cookies are being recalled due to possible plastic contamination, according to a notice issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The voluntary recall, initiated by CraftMark Bakery LLC of Indianapolis, began March 27. It affects several cookie products sold in California, Illinois, Maryland, and Canada.
Why It Matters
The FDA has classified the recalled products as Class II recalls, which means that their use or exposure may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
While not life-threatening, ingesting foreign materials such as plastic can cause injury, particularly in children and the elderly.
Several recalls have been issued this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens, or the presence of bacteria.
Every year, millions of Americans develop food sensitivities or allergies. The FDA lists nine “major” food allergens in the United States: eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts.
Map showing which states affected by cookie recall
According to FDA records, the recall includes three products:
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough (Product #5000108): Packaged as six poly bags of 30 frozen pucks per case, with a net weight of 8.67 kg (19.12 lb). Recalled under number F-0689-2025, from lot code 5B056. A total of 90 cases were distributed.
- CraftMark Oatmeal Cranberry Raisin Cookie Dough (Product #5000642): Packaged as eight poly bags of 18 frozen pucks per case, with a net weight of 27.00 lb. Recalled under number F-0690-2025, from lot code 5A057. A total of 119 cases were distributed.
- US Foods Premium Monster Cookie: These are 3 oz ready-to-eat cookies, individually wrapped in poly film. Each case contains 52 cookies, UPC 7 67367 10341 5, and a case UPC of 10767367103412. Recalled under number F-0691-2025, from lot codes 5D057, 5D058, and 5D059. A total of 6,380 cases were distributed.
Food recalls are not uncommon in the United States and are typically issued either voluntarily by companies or mandated by regulatory agencies. The FDA works with firms to ensure that potentially harmful products are quickly removed from store shelves and distribution chains.
Recalls are divided into three categories based on the severity of the risk: Class I (most serious), Class II, and Class III. A Class II designation, as in this case, indicates that, while the problem is not immediately dangerous, it still necessitates corrective action to prevent harm.
What Happens Next
Consumers and businesses in the affected distribution areas should check their inventory and dispose of or return any products bearing the listed lot codes. The FDA has yet to announce any injuries or illnesses associated with the recall.
