CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift recalled
Tastefully Simple is recalling Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0713-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69848
- Recalling firm
- Tastefully Simple, Alexandria, MN
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 12 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 24 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Cookies
Timeline
| 18 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 24 Dec 2014 | 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
Tastefully Simple is recalling various lots of Cookie & Cream Fudge(Fabulous Fudge Gift) because the product appears to have mold growing on the small chocolate cookie pieces on the top of the Cookies & Cream Fudge.
Product as listed by the FDA
Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift Box. The Gift box contains 2 samples of the recalled product, Cookies & Cream Fudge and 2 samples of a second product not being recalled. The product comes in small plastic container with lid (3.5" x 2.5" x 21.875"). A small spoon is also present in the package. Gift Box Label: Fabulous Fudge, Tastefully Simple, Cookies & Cream Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, 4 - 2.5 oz cups newt WT 10 oz (280 g), Item #421129. Individual Package Label: tastefully simple, Cookies & Cream Fudge, Net WT 2.5 oz (70 g), Item #758604.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Tastefully Simple is recalling various lots of Cookie & Cream Fudge(Fabulous Fudge Gift) because the product appears to have mold growing on the small chocolate cookie pieces on the top of the Cookies & Cream Fudge.
Which lots are affected?
Lot & (Best Buy Day): Lots: 3439 (02/09/15) , 3464 (02/09/15) , 3636 (02/09/15, 02/14/15, 02/15/15) , 3739 ( 02/14/15, 02/15/15, 04/13/15).
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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