Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled for Peanut Allergy Risk
Trader Joe's is recalling 12 oz bags of Chocolate Chip Cookies (SKU 68075) because they contain peanut butter, posing a serious risk to those with peanut allergies.
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Food & Beverage Inc., dba Chris's Cookies has initiated a recall of Trader Joe s Peanut Butter Sutter s Formula Cookies (Trader Joes SKU 93307) that was packed in a Trader Joes branded Chocolate Chip Cookie bag, and sent out as Chocolate Chip Cookies. Please note the Chocolate Chip Cookie bag has a statement on the back that says: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS AND TREE NUTS , but since the wrong product packed is based almost completely in peanut this could represent a bigger risk for those who have peanuts allergies. Thus, prompting the firm to error on the side of public safety and initiate a recall.
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What happened, in plain English
Food and Beverage Inc. has recalled Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Cookies (SKU 68075) because the product was mistakenly packed in a bag labeled as chocolate chip but actually contains Peanut Butter Sutter's Formula Cookies. The packaging states it may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts, which presents a significant danger to individuals with peanut allergies. Approximately 2,851 bags were distributed across several northeastern U.S. states. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19574-trader-joe-s-chocolate-chip-cookies-recalled-for-peanut-allergy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19574-trader-joe-s-chocolate-chip-cookies-recalled-for-peanut-allergy · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0979-2018
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“Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recalled for Peanut Allergy Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19574-trader-joe-s-chocolate-chip-cookies-recalled-for-peanut-allergy. Based on FDA recall #F-0979-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0979-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product inside the bag is actually Peanut Butter Sutter's Formula Cookies, which are based almost completely on peanuts. Although the bag warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts, the primary ingredient being peanut creates a much higher risk for those with allergies than the warning suggests.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the specific lot of Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Cookies in Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Individuals with peanut allergies are at immediate risk of a severe allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Kraft paper bag with SKU 68075. The package contains 16 cookies, weighs 12 oz (340g), and has Lot number 2060. The sell-by date is printed as 031218 through 031818.
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What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the cookies
Do not eat the product if you have a peanut allergy or are unsure of your sensitivity, as it contains peanut butter.
Return to store for refund
Bring the product back to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 12 states and D.C..
FDA distribution: “The product was distributed to the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA,VA, RI, VT” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 53 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0979-2018 (March 12, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0979-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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