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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0986-2013/FDA enforcement
Pamela's Products, INC.·Food·Jan 19, 2013

Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePamela's Products, INC.
Recalling firmPamela's Products, INC.Ukiah, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Product Code 93709-30050, Best Before Oct 7, 2013.
Distribution area
Nationwide

36 distributors nationwide in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA.

United States

Quantity affected1709 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 20, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0986-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Pamela's Products, INC. initiated this food recall on January 19, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: 36 distributors nationwide in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.

Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix was made or distributed by Pamela's Products, INC. in Ukiah, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0986-2013, dated February 20, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  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 Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix recall?

Pamela's Products, INC. recalled Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0986-2013. Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Pamela's Products, INC.?

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-0986-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Pamela's Products, 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-0986-2013. 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.