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Munk Pack Protein Cookies Recalled for Mold Risk

Munk Pack recalls peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies due to mold growth. Check lot numbers and UPC before consuming.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1396-2018FoodMunk Pack ›
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Recalling firmMUNK PACK INC222 Railroad Ave · Greenwich, CT 06830-6308
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What happened, in plain English

Munk Pack Inc. is recalling its Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies because of potential mold growth on the product. The affected items were distributed in multiple states including California, New York, and Texas. Consumers should check their products against the specific lot numbers listed to see if they are included in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19636-munk-pack-protein-cookies-recalled-for-mold-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19636-munk-pack-protein-cookies-recalled-for-mold-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1396-2018

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“Munk Pack Protein Cookies Recalled for Mold Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19636-munk-pack-protein-cookies-recalled-for-mold-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1396-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1396-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product is subject to mold growth, which can pose a health risk if ingested. Consuming moldy food can lead to illness or allergic reactions depending on the individual's sensitivity.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Munk Pack Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies in states such as California, New York, Texas, and others listed in the distribution pattern. Individuals with mold allergies or compromised immune systems may be at higher risk from consuming contaminated food.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Munk Pack Protein Cookies with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip flavor, net weight 2.96oz (84g), and UPC 853787005351. Check the package for lot numbers NOV022018, NOV012018, or SEP25,2018.

  • Brand
    Munk Pack
  • Product
    Munk Pack PROTEIN COOKIE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCLATE CHIP NET WT 2.96oz (84g); UPC: 853787005351
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IA,IL,IN,MA,MD,MS,NH,NJ,NY,NV,OH,OK.OR,PA,SC,TX,WA,WI
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
F-1395-2018Munk Pack PROTEIN COOKIE DOUBLE DARK CHOCOLATE NET WT 2.96oz (84g); UPC: 853787005368; Lot # NOV032018, SEP272018
F-1396-2018Munk Pack PROTEIN COOKIE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCLATE CHIP NET WT 2.96oz (84g); UPC: 853787005351; Lot # NOV022018, NOV012018, SEP25,2018
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Your Product

    Verify if your cookie package matches the UPC 853787005351 and one of the affected lot numbers: NOV022018, NOV012018, or SEP25,2018.

  2. Stop Eating Immediately

    Do not consume the product if it matches the recall details due to the risk of mold growth.

  3. Discard or Return

    The record does not specify a return or refund process, so please discard the product safely.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 21 states.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: not listedORNevada: yesNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: yesCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IA,IL,IN,MA,MD,MS,NH,NJ,NY,NV,OH,OK.OR,PA,SC,TX,WA,WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 21, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: May 9, 201823. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: May 16, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Oct 9, 201842018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1396-2018 (February 21, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1396-2018 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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