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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2319-2015/FDA enforcement
Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC·Food·Apr 23, 2015

Black & White Mini Cookies, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The Black & White Mini Cookies contain undeclared milk. The product also contains soy lecithin, but the labeling only lists lecithin in the ingredient statement.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, DCMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC
Recalling firmSweet Sam's Baking Company, LLCBronx, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 33282 00049 5
Lot / date codes
  • all lots sold in Starbucks Company operated stores on or before Thursday, April 23rd, 2015.
Distribution area
INDC

Initial: Florida, Maryland, New York, & New Jersey for further distribution to Starbucks Company-operated stores in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

United States

Quantity affected18, 720 cases (equals 224, 640 retail 2- packs)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 27, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2319-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC initiated this food recall on April 23, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: The Black & White Mini Cookies contain undeclared milk. The product also contains soy lecithin, but the labeling only lists lecithin in the ingredient statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Initial: Florida, Maryland, New York, & New Jersey for further distribution to Starbucks Company-operated stores in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The Black & White Mini Cookies contain undeclared milk. The product also contains soy lecithin, but the labeling only lists lecithin in the ingredient statement.

Black & White Mini Cookies, NET WT was made or distributed by Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC in Bronx, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2319-2015, dated May 27, 2015.

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 milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk 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 cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Black & White Mini Cookies, NET WT recall?

Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC recalled Black & White Mini Cookies, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2319-2015. The Black & White Mini Cookies contain undeclared milk. The product also contains soy lecithin, but the labeling only lists lecithin in the ingredient statement.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared milk exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

How quickly can Undeclared milk symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Undeclared milk?

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

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 milk 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.

How do I get a refund from Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC?

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-2319-2015 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Sweet Sam's Baking Company, LLC 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-2319-2015. 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.