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By Amanda Greenwood
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A batch of cookie dough was voluntarily recalled by Gregory's Foods Inc. in December because of an undeclared allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the recall on December 23, 2025, but classified it as a Class I recall—the FDA’s highest risk level—on Wednesday (January 21).
What Has Been Recalled and Why
Gregory’s Foods, Inc. recalled 308 cases—six bags per case—of its "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough after discovering that some packages were mistakenly filled with Monster Cookie Dough, which contains undeclared peanuts.
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According to the FDA recall announcement, the mislabeled packages display a White Chocolate Macadamia Nut label but actually contain Monster Cookie Dough, which includes peanuts. It warns that "people who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products."
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The mislabeled cookie dough was sold to grocery stores, via distribution centers, in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Nebraska. The error was isolated to certain units in one day’s production and has been corrected.
The initial recall announcement states that each unit comes in a 2-pound 8.5-ounce plastic bag and has a best before date of 12/6/2026. The FDA also said that the Monster Cookie dough is easily identifiable because it has multicolored pieces of candy mixed through it, whereas the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough does not.
The FDA’s Risk Classification
The FDA has now updated the recall as a Class I—its highest risk level. This means that there's a possibility that, if consumed, the product could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies, affecting around 1 to 2 percent of the population. While many with a peanut allergy are able to tolerate other nuts, peanuts can trigger symptoms that can have severe implications, such as anaphylaxis, which can be "life-threatening."
It states that: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that in food containing peanut as an ingredient or containing protein from a peanut, that this be declared on package labels."
This explains why the FDA has escalated the recall to a level I risk classification.
The FDA’s Recall Classes: What They Mean
Class I: Means there is a "reasonable probability" that use, exposure to, or consumption of the potentially contaminated product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Class II: Is issued when the violative product may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
Class III: Is when the defective product is "not likely to cause adverse health consequences."
What Should Consumers Do If They Have The Recalled Cookie Dough?
Consumers who have the recalled cookie dough are urged not to consume it, but to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If they have any questions or concerns related to the recall, they should contact Gregory’s via phone at 1-800-231-4734 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
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