Target Recalls Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies Over Potential Botulism Risk
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In a recent development, Target has recalled a batch of its private label Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies due to a potential risk of botulism. The recall involves ten-count packages of the cookies, with UPC 85239-41250 and lot number 25195.
The cookies were sold in more than a dozen states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
Target has removed all impacted cookies from store shelves and its online marketplace. The company has also initiated a full refund for guests who purchased the product. Target guests can call Target guest relations at 1-800-440-0680 for more information.
The recall was classified as Class II, which means that use of, or exposure to, the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. However, the FDA has not provided any information about any injuries or illnesses related to the cookie recall.
The recall was initiated by Give and Go Prepared Food Corps, and it is not related to any Vodka Seltzer or Energy Drink products. This recall is a separate incident from the 'LABELING ERROR' that has Vodka Seltzer in Energy Drink cans, prompting a recall.
It is important to note that botulism is a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and dry mouth.
This is not the first food recall in the US recently. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc has issued a voluntary recall of its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and related products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Ohio is recalling over 5,000 lbs of cheese, including pepper jack, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The FDA has also issued an alert regarding imported frozen shrimp from Indonesia potentially contaminated with Cesium-137. While no contaminated products have reached consumers, Walmart has been advised to recall implicated raw frozen shrimp.
Consumers are advised to check official recall websites and news for any updates on these or other products. It is crucial to ensure the safety and quality of the food we consume.
In light of the Target cookie recall, one might also find interest in articles discussing recalls of health-and-wellness products, such as Wegmans Food Markets' Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese or Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op's pepper jack cheese, due to possible contamination with harmful bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes. Furthermore, the science behind food safety is paramount, as demonstrated by the ongoing issue of potential Cesium-137 contamination in imported frozen shrimp from Indonesia, requiring vigilance from consumers and retailers alike. Additionally, the lifestyle sector, which encompasses food-and-drink choices, is significantly impacted by such developments, highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards in the production of stock products.
