CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies . recalled

Back To Nature Foods is recalling Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies ., 6, distributed in 38 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Codes/ Exp Date (Production Date): 8 MAY 17 (8 AUG 16), 9 MAY 17 (9 AUG 16), 11 MAY 17 (11 AUG 16), 12 MAY 17 (12 AUG 16)

Quantity recalled26,021 cases (156,126 cartons)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0690-2017
FDA event ID: 75585
Recalling firm: Back To Nature Foods, Naples, FL
Brand: Back
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Oct 2016
FDA classified: 9 Dec 2016
Reported: 21 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Cookies

Timeline

27 Oct 2016	Recall initiated by company
9 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+43 days
21 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Produces contains undeclared milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 9.5 oz (269g) . pouches, 6 pouches per case. UPC 8-19898-01100-1.

Where it was distributed

Products distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Produces contains undeclared milk.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Codes/ Exp Date (Production Date): 8 MAY 17 (8 AUG 16), 9 MAY 17 (9 AUG 16), 11 MAY 17 (11 AUG 16), 12 MAY 17 (12 AUG 16)

Where was it sold?

Products distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 75585

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
21 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits recalledBack	Back To Nature Foods	Undeclared Milk	38 states
21 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Back to Nature, Gluten Free, Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola recalledBack	Back To Nature Foods	Undeclared Milk	38 states
21 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Back to Nature, Gluten-Free, Chocolate Delight Granola recalledBack	Back To Nature Foods	Undeclared Milk	38 states

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