CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies recalled by NatureBox

NatureBox is recalling Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot code 18073 best by date of 9/14/18.

Quantity recalled1034 bags, 38 corporate bags

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-1394-2018
FDA event ID: 79894
Recalling firm: NatureBox, Redwood City, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Apr 2018
FDA classified: 8 May 2018
Reported: 16 May 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Soy
Product category: Probiotics

Timeline

18 Apr 2018	Recall initiated by company
8 May 2018	Classified by FDA	+20 days
16 May 2018	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

While packing from a bulk bin of whole wheat chocolate animal cookies, 2 whole wheat vanilla animal cookies were discovered. The vanilla cookies contain soy lecithin that is not declared on the chocolate cookie label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies; 5 oz. pouch, 5 lb. Corporate bags UPC: 8 58950 00508 6 Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). soluble Corn Prebiotic Fiber, Granulated sugar, Expeller Expressed Canola Oil, cocoa powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract. Contains: Wheat Packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, egg and soy. distributed by NatureBox Redwood City, CA Vanilla cookies ingredients contain Soy Lecithin: Contains: Wheat and Soy

Where it was distributed

nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies recalled?

Yes. NatureBox recalled Whole Wheat Chocolate Animal Cookies on 18 Apr 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1394-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot code 18073 best by date of 9/14/18.

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 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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