Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Gina Marie Bakery Cookies recall: Undeclared almonds, sesame, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared almonds, sesame, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6

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The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have allergies to nuts, sesame seeds and/or food dyes run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction 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

Recall number
H-0004-2026
Published
September 10, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Gina Marie Bakery
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
172 cases (20 containers per case) [total]
Distribution
Connecticut, Massachusetts
Sold at
Price Chopper
Lot / code info
UPC: 757808003169
UPC codes
757808003169
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Cookies

What the company announced

The cookies involved in this recall are:

Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies for Undeclared Almonds, Sesame, Red 40, Red 3, and Blue 1

Italian Sesame Cookies for Undeclared Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6

Vanilla Chocolate Dipped Cookies for Undeclared Red 40

Vanilla with Apricot Jam Cookies –for Undeclared Red 40 and Yellow 6

Toasted Almond & Cherry Biscotti – for Undeclared Red 40

Vanilla Cookies with Raspberry Peach Jam – for Undeclared Red 3 and Blue 1

Gina Marie Bakery of Waterbury, CT is recalling 1lb and 2 lb packages of the above-mentioned cookies because they contain undeclared allergens. People who have allergies to nuts, sesame seeds and/or food dyes run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled cookies were distributed in Connecticut to Big Y stores (Connecticut and Springfield Massachusetts), Stop and Shop stores (Connecticut), Labonne’s Supermarkets (Watertown and Prospect), Adam’s Markets (Milford and Watertown), Highland Park Markets (Glastonbury, Manchester and Farmington), Price Chopper (Newington, Bristol and Middletown), T+K Supermarket in East Haven, Kensington Market (Kensington), Public Market of Newington (Newington), Raggozzino’s (Plantsville), Lewis Farms (Southington), Durham Market (Durham), Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market (North Haven), Cappetta (West Haven), Roma Importing Market (Shelton), Walsh Market (Wolcott), Tops Market (Plantsville), The Local Gourmet (Southbury), CT Fresh Fruit and Produce (Wallingford), Wayside Market (Waterbury), Jimmy’s Store (Torrington), La Molisana Sausage (Waterbury), New Fairfield Food Center Market (New Fairfield), Pat’s IGA (Wolcott), Watertown Meat Center (Watertown), Tommy’s Place and Market (Bristol), Cavallo’s Deli and Imported Italian Food (Waterbury), La Strega Italian Deli (Middlebury).

In addition, these cookies were sold at all Nardelli’s Connecticut stores with a Nardelli label affixed to the package.

The product comes in 1 lb. (454g) clamshell plastic containers. The Italian Mixed Vanilla Cookies comes in 1 lb. (454g) and 2 lb. (908g) clamshell plastic containers. The remaining products come in 1 lb (454g) clamshell plastic containers.

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that above-mentioned products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of allergens.

Sales of the product have been suspended until Consumer Protection, and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased 1lb or 2 lb packages of the above-mentioned cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 203-596-8007.

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.

  • 757808003169

Package size

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

  • 1 lb
  • 2 lb

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

Gina Marie Bakery — The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. 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.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 1lb or 2 lb packages of the above-mentioned cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Gina Marie Bakery — Consumers: 203-596-8007

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 Gina Marie Bakery bakery recalled?

Undeclared almonds, sesame, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6 People who have allergies to nuts, sesame seeds and/or food dyes run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction 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 757808003169. 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 1lb or 2 lb packages of the above-mentioned cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Massachusetts.

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