Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

“Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops” chocolate chip cookies recall: Undeclared almond

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared almond

Colussi Bakery — recalled bakery
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have allergies to tree nuts (almonds) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 21, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Colussi
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
8002590006020
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

“Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops” chocolate chip cookies

What the company announced

D. COLUCCIO & SONS, in is recalling its 300 gram packages of “Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops” chocolate chip cookies because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to tree nuts (almonds) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

The recalled “Colussi Chocolate Cantuccini Chocolate Drops” cookies were distributed nationwide via retail stores and mail orders.

The product is packaged in a 300 gram (10.58 0zs) blue bag, with UPC 8002590006020, marked with lot #’s 3540152 BBD 15-01-2025 and lot # L354150 BBD 29-05-2025 on the back of the bag.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds through a recall foreign recall notice from product manufacturer in Italy. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops cookies packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-436-6700 8 am to 5 pm (eastern) or via email at [email protected]

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 8002590006020

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • L354150 BBD 29-05-2025

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 300 gram

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Colussi — This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops cookies packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: D. Coluccio & Sons — Consumers: Customer Service, 718-436-6700, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Colussi bakery recalled?

Undeclared almond People who have allergies to tree nuts (almonds) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 8002590006020; lot code L354150 BBD 29-05-2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops cookies packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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