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

Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits recalled

Back To Nature Foods is recalling Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits, 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 1 MAY 17, Production Date 1 AUG 17.
Quantity recalled7,982 cases (47,892 units)

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-0691-2017
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 2016Recall initiated by company
9 Dec 2016Classified by FDA+43 days
21 Dec 2016Published 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 Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 - 1.25oz (35g) UPC 8-19898-01114-8 (tray) and UPC 8-19898-01115-5 (pouch); 100 - 1.25oz (35g) UPC 8-19898-01148-3 (case) and UPC 8-19898-01115-5 (pouch), 50 - 2.5oz (70g) UPC 8-19898-01139-1 (case) and UPC 8-19898-01143-8 (pouch), and 9 x 2.5oz (70g) UPC 8-19898-01144-5 (caddy) and UPC 8-19898-01143-8 (pouch).

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

Is Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits recalled?

Yes. Back To Nature Foods recalled Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 6 kits on 27 Oct 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0691-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Produces contains undeclared milk.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Codes/ Exp Date 1 MAY 17, Production Date 1 AUG 17.

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

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