B&G Foods Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert for Undeclared Peanut in Three Cases of Back to Nature® Fudge Mint Cookies

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B&G Foods has announced a voluntary recall of three cases (18 individual boxes) of Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies due to potential contamination with peanut, an undeclared allergen. The affected products have a “best by” date of OCT 02 2023. This recall affects only this specific date and not other varieties or sizes. No allergic reactions have been reported so far. Consumers can return the product for a full refund and can contact B&G Foods for assistance. The recall was initiated in collaboration with the FDA following the discovery of the contamination from a third-party supplier.

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• Voluntary recall due to potential peanut contamination, posing a health risk to consumers with allergies.
• Limited to a small number of cases (18 boxes), but the incident implies quality control issues that might affect brand reputation.

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling three cases (18 individual boxes) of a single date code of 6.4 oz. Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies, with a “best by” date of OCT 02 2023, after being notified that an ingredient supplied by a third-party ingredient supplier was contaminated with peanut, an allergen not declared on the cookie box label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the cookies contained in the three recalled cases.

Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies (Photo: Business Wire)

This recall affects only three cases of the following product, which may have been distributed in retail stores nationwide:

Description	Consumer UPC #	Size	Best By Date
Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies	8-19898-01102-5	6.4 oz.	OCT 02 2023 (The “best by” date is located on the top of the box.)

This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Back to Nature products.

No allergic reactions have been reported to date. This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third-party co-packer that produces the cookies after it was discovered that an ingredient supplied by a third-party ingredient supplier was contaminated with peanut.

Consumers who are allergic to peanuts should not consume the product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may also contact B&G Foods by calling 855.346.2225 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time or submitting a contact at https://backtonaturefoods.com/contact-us.

Above is an image of the Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies package and the affected “best by” date.

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Source: B&G Foods

FAQ

What triggered the B&G Foods recall of Fudge Mint Cookies?

The recall was triggered by contamination with peanut from a third-party supplier, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.

How many cases of Fudge Mint Cookies are being recalled?

A total of three cases (18 individual boxes) of the affected Fudge Mint Cookies are being recalled.

What is the best by date for the recalled Fudge Mint Cookies?

The best by date for the recalled cookies is OCT 02 2023.

Have there been any reported allergic reactions from the recalled cookies?

No allergic reactions from the recalled Fudge Mint Cookies have been reported to date.

How can consumers get a refund for the recalled Fudge Mint Cookies?

Consumers can return the recalled cookies to the place of purchase for a full refund.