CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Big O Cookie recalled by Zingerman's Bakehouse

Zingerman's Bakehouse is recalling Zingerman's Bakehouse Big O Cookie, distributed in Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 2 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesnone

Quantity recalled(Total Quantity: 607)

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-0753-2013
FDA event ID: 63640
Recalling firm: Zingerman's Bakehouse, Ann Arbor, MI
Brand: Zingerman's Bakehouse
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Nov 2012
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2012
Reported: 12 Dec 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Cookies

Timeline

2 Nov 2012	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2012	Classified by FDA	+32 days
12 Dec 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Zingerman's BAKEHOUSE pastry labels were found not identifying the source of butter and cream ingredients as milk and the source of flour as wheat.

Product as listed by the FDA

Zingerman's Bakehouse Big O Cookie Net wt. 3 ounces

Where it was distributed

Michigan and Ohio

Michigan Ohio

Questions about this recall

Is Big O Cookie recalled?

Yes. Zingerman's Bakehouse recalled Big O Cookie on 2 Nov 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0753-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Zingerman's BAKEHOUSE pastry labels were found not identifying the source of butter and cream ingredients as milk and the source of flour as wheat.

Which lots are affected?

none

Where was it sold?

Michigan and Ohio

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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