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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0729-2014/FDA enforcement
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.·Food·Oct 3, 2013

Market Pantry Brand Animal Cookies, White Fudge Coated, in a Clear Plastic Bear-shaped Jar, Net…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared milk and egg in Market Pantry brand white fudge coated Animal Cookies

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameD. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.
Recalling firmD. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.York, PA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 85239 08259 1
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 0 85239 08259 1 Lot Number Best By Y072913B 29APR2014 Y072913C 29APR2014 Y073013A 30APR2014 Y073013B 30APR2014 Y073013C 30APR2014 Y073113A 01MAY2014 Y082113A 21MAY2014 Y082113B 21MAY2014 Y082113C 21MAY2014 Y082213A 22MAY2014 Y082913A 29MAY2014 Y082913B 29MAY2014 Y082913C 29MAY2014 Y083013A 30MAY2014 Y083013B 30MAY2014 Y090313B 03JUN2014 Y090313C 03JUN2014 Y090413A 04JUN2014 Y090413B 04JUN2014 Y090413C 04JUN2014
Distribution area
Nationwide

Product was distributed directly to one distributor (McLane) who then further distributed to Target department stores located nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected20, 075 case (6 units per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 11, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0729-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. initiated this food recall on October 3, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared milk and egg in Market Pantry brand white fudge coated Animal Cookies. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed directly to one distributor (McLane) who then further distributed to Target department stores located nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared milk and egg in Market Pantry brand white fudge coated Animal Cookies

Market Pantry Brand Animal Cookies, White Fudge Coated, in a Clear Plastic Bear-shaped Jar, Net… was made or distributed by D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. in York, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0729-2014, dated December 11, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Market Pantry Brand Animal Cookies, White Fudge Coated, in a Clear Plastic Bear-shaped Jar, Net… recall?

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. recalled Market Pantry Brand Animal Cookies, White Fudge Coated, in a Clear Plastic Bear-shaped Jar, Net… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0729-2014. Undeclared milk and egg in Market Pantry brand white fudge coated Animal Cookies

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0729-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.