CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Peanut Butter Cookies recalled by Savory Foods
Savory Foods is recalling Peanut Butter Cookies, distributed in Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 11 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2473-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73353
- Recalling firm
- Savory Foods, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 12 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cookies
Timeline
| 11 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +232 days |
| 12 Oct 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
Savory Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
1.5 oz PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, 80/case
Where it was distributed
Domestic: Jackson, MI; Toledo, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; Urbana, OH; Hudsonville, MI; Columbus, OH; Lansdale, PA; and Charlton, MA. No Foreign or DOD/VA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Savory Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
1.5 oz PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, 80/case; Product Code/Lot Code: 16033
Where was it sold?
Domestic: Jackson, MI; Toledo, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; Urbana, OH; Hudsonville, MI; Columbus, OH; Lansdale, PA; and Charlton, MA. No Foreign or DOD/VA
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
2 other products · FDA event 73353| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Caramel Corn Peanut Butter Delight¿ Crystal Short.) & Tall.) recalledCaramel | Savory Foods | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS II | Pre-portion Master Dough (Peanut Butter)- Raw cookie dough recalledPre-portion Master | Savory Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
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All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Pre-portion Master Dough (Peanut Butter)- Raw cookie dough recalledPre-portion Master | Savory Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Caramel Corn Peanut Butter Delight¿ Crystal Short.) & Tall.) recalledCaramel | Savory Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Pork Rinds recalled by Savory Foods | Savory Foods | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | |
| Food | CLASS II | Mary Ann's Chocolates Signature Assortment,May Contain recalledMary Ann's | Savory Foods | Other | 4 states |
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