Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wesco Fresh Mint No Bake Cookies recall: Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared Peanut Allergen

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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 an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts 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

Published
March 8, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Wesco Fresh
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
Michigan
UPC codes
750308040474
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Mint No Bake Cookies

What the company announced

Wesco, Inc. of Muskegon, MI is recalling 750 units of Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites , because it may contain undeclared peanut . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The affected Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites were distributed to Wesco convenience stores throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites (UPC 750308040474) are packaged in clear 9 oz plastic cups. The following Sell Thru dates were affected: 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024.

Symptoms of allergic reaction include: hives, flushed skin or rash, tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth, swelling of the face, tongue, or lips, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or wheezing, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness. More information about food allergies can be found at www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/food-allergies .

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites containing peanut butter were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by incorrect product formulation within the manufacturing facility’s new software system.

Consumers who have purchased Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites with Sell Thru dates of 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 231-719-4385 or through 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 2 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.

  • 750308040474

Package size

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

  • 9 oz

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

Wesco Fresh — 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 Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites with Sell Thru dates of 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Wesco, Inc. — Consumers: Wesco, Inc., 231-719-4385, [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 Wesco Fresh bakery recalled?

Undeclared Peanut Allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts 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 750308040474. 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 Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites with Sell Thru dates of 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Michigan.

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