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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1946-2013/FDA enforcement
Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC.·Food·Aug 26, 2013

Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared whey powder (milk allergen) sub-ingredient of chocolate confectionery coating used in manufacturing of Black & White 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 nameIrene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC.
Recalling firmIrene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC.Bensalem, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • actual date code information are not available. Two-week expiration dates are assigned by the retail store upon receipt of shipment from the manufacturer.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Local and nationwide wholesale distributors and retail markets.

United States

Quantity affected2008 packages (87 cases of 24 or 16 eight oz. packages/case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 2, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1946-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC. initiated this food recall on August 26, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared whey powder (milk allergen) sub-ingredient of chocolate confectionery coating used in manufacturing of Black & White Cookies. The FDA report lists distribution as: Local and nationwide wholesale distributors and retail markets.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared whey powder (milk allergen) sub-ingredient of chocolate confectionery coating used in manufacturing of Black & White Cookies.

Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 OZ was made or distributed by Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC. in Bensalem, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1946-2013, dated October 2, 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 lot and date codes 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 Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 OZ recall?

Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, INC. recalled Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1946-2013. Undeclared whey powder (milk allergen) sub-ingredient of chocolate confectionery coating used in manufacturing of Black & White 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 Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, 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-1946-2013. 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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Official source

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