CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
The Cookies Cottage (Brand) Crispy Taro Cookies recalled
U-Can Food Trading is recalling The Cookies Cottage (Brand) Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits). The recall was initiated on 5 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2083-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68550
- Recalling firm
- U-Can Food Trading, Los Angeles, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 7 Jul 2014
- Reported
- 16 Jul 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- FAX
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Cookies
Timeline
| 5 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Jul 2014 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 16 Jul 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
U-Can Food Trading, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of The Cookies Cottage brand, Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits) due to undeclared FD&C Blue #1, Yellow #5, and Carmoisine, a dye not permitted for use.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
The Cookies Cottage (Brand) Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits), 180g. Packaged in 24packets per carton.
Where it was distributed
US.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
U-Can Food Trading, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of The Cookies Cottage brand, Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits) due to undeclared FD&C Blue #1, Yellow #5, and Carmoisine, a dye not permitted for use.
Which lots are affected?
UPC Code: 9556995 121059. Lot D11M.
Where was it sold?
US.
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 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.
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