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FDA Food recall · Reported September 13, 2023

Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form packaged in paperboard tray with plastic overwrap, 12 packages per case, Keep Refrigerated

Potential presence of wood fragments.

Recall #
F-1491-2023
Affected scope
12,318 total cases (147,816 total packages) (12 cases destroyed due to warehouse damage at Nestle USA controlled DC)
Initiated
August 10, 2023
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Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office) recalled Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form package… - a moderate-severity action.

Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form package… was recalled by Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office) in September 13, 2023. Reason: Potential presence of wood fragments.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1491-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office) issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Potential presence of wood fragments..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 13, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1491-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form packaged in paperboard tray with plastic overwrap, 12 packages per case, Keep Refrigerated

Reason for recall

Potential presence of wood fragments.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1491-2023
Date reported September 13, 2023
Date initiated August 10, 2023
Recalling firm Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Firm location Arlington, VA
Affected scope 12,318 total cases (147,816 total packages) (12 cases destroyed due to warehouse damage at Nestle USA controlled DC)
Distribution The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ,LA,NH,MN.KS,NE,MO,FL,CA,TX,VA,PA,ME,NC,NY,TX,KY,TN,IN,MI,UT,WI,OH,MN,CO,MI,IL,IA,KY,MS,AL,OK

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form packaged in paperboard tray with plastic overwrap, 12 packages per case, Keep Refrigerated. Recalled by Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office). Units affected: 12,318 total cases (147,816 total packages) (12 cases destroyed due to warehouse damage at Nestle USA controlled DC).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential presence of wood fragments.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 13, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1491-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states: AZ,LA,NH,MN.KS,NE,MO,FL,CA,TX,VA,PA,ME,NC,NY,TX,KY,TN,IN,MI,UT,WI,OH,MN,CO,MI,IL,IA,KY,MS,AL,OK.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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