RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0821-2013/FDA enforcement
Ella's Kitchen·Food·Oct 12, 2012

Yum Yummy Milk + Vanilla Baby Cookies NET WT

What you need to know

Class III
  • What happened

    Cookies may contain mold.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameElla's Kitchen
Recalling firmElla's KitchenMontclair, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 45901 00052 6
Lot / date codes
  • Best By 5/07/2013 and 5/16/2013
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide

United States

Quantity affected26, 400 retail units
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 19, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0821-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ella's Kitchen initiated this food recall on October 12, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Cookies may contain mold. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Cookies may contain mold.

Yum Yummy Milk + Vanilla Baby Cookies NET WT was made or distributed by Ella's Kitchen in Montclair, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0821-2013, dated December 19, 2012.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

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 Yum Yummy Milk + Vanilla Baby Cookies NET WT recall?

Ella's Kitchen recalled Yum Yummy Milk + Vanilla Baby Cookies NET WT in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0821-2013. Cookies may contain mold.

What are the symptoms of Mold contamination exposure?

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Who is most at risk from Mold contamination?

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from Ella's Kitchen?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0821-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Ella's Kitchen 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-0821-2013. 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.