CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Sep 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies recalled

Fantasy Cookie is recalling Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes10/17/2023 A5, 10/17/2023 B5, 10/18/2023 A5, 10/18/2023 B5, 10/19/2023 A5, 10/19/2023 B5, 10/20/2023 A5, 10/20/2023 B5, 10/21/2023 A5, 10/21/2023 B5.

Quantity recalled110,088 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-1509-2023
FDA event ID: 92762
Recalling firm: Fantasy Cookie, Sylmar, CA
Brand: Trader Joe's
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 24 Jul 2023
FDA classified: 12 Sep 2023
Reported: 20 Sep 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Cookies

Timeline

24 Jul 2023	Recall initiated by company
12 Sep 2023	Classified by FDA	+50 days
20 Sep 2023	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

Foreign object; rocks.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies Net Wt. 13 oz.

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: PA, FL, CA, TX, IL, WA, CA, AZ, CT No foreign distribution.

Arizona California Connecticut Florida Illinois Pennsylvania Texas Washington

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Foreign object; rocks.

Which lots are affected?

10/17/2023 A5, 10/17/2023 B5, 10/18/2023 A5, 10/18/2023 B5, 10/19/2023 A5, 10/19/2023 B5, 10/20/2023 A5, 10/20/2023 B5, 10/21/2023 A5, 10/21/2023 B5.

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: PA, FL, CA, TX, IL, WA, CA, AZ, CT No foreign distribution.

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 92762

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies Buttery recalled by Fantasy Cookie.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
20 Sep 2023	CLASS II	Trader Joe's Almond Windmill Cookies Buttery recalled by Fantasy CookieTrader Joe's	Fantasy Cookie	Foreign Material	8 states

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