GOULIBEUR recalls Goulibeur Cube tin box with pictures of France, containing small pure butter shortbreads Net weight 4.23 oz
Goulibeur recalls Cube tin shortbreads (4.23 oz) due to missing milk allergen label. Products may contain milk without being listed, posing allergy risk. Check batch numbers for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
This recall has been initiated due to missing information about the presence of the milk allergen in the list of ingredients. It is written that the products contain butter, but the food source for this ingredient (milk) is not indicated.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Goulibeur is recalling its Cube tin shortbreads (4.23 oz) because the product label doesn't list milk as an ingredient, even though it contains butter. This could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22380-goulibeur-cube-shortbreads-recall-missing-milk-allergen-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22380-goulibeur-cube-shortbreads-recall-missing-milk-allergen-label · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1587-2017
Cite this page
“Goulibeur Cube Shortbreads Recall: Missing Milk Allergen Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22380-goulibeur-cube-shortbreads-recall-missing-milk-allergen-label. Based on FDA recall #F-1587-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1587-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The shortbreads contain butter, which comes from milk, but the label doesn't list milk as an allergen. This means someone with a milk allergy might not know the product contains milk and could react.
Who’s affected
People who own or consume Goulibeur Cube shortbreads with batch number 16490 and best-by date 08/15/2017 are affected. Those with milk allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the batch number 16490 and best-by date 08/15/2017 on the tin box. The product is labeled as 'Goulibeur Cube tin box with pictures of France, containing small pure butter shortbreads'.
- Brand
Goulibeur- Category
Food
All 6 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
U.S.: Maryland
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1586-2017 | Goulibeur - Large pure butter shortbread with flaked almonds, in neutral gift wrapping Net weight 13.5 oz; Batch number : 16483 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 150 units |
| F-1587-2017 | Goulibeur Cube tin box with pictures of France, containing small pure butter shortbreads Net weight 4.23 oz; Batch number : 16490 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 200 units |
| F-1588-2017 | Goulibeur - Pack of 15 pure butter shortbreads in 3 freshness packs Net weight 9.87 oz; Batch number : 16490 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 240 units |
| F-1589-2017 | Goulibeur - Large French walnut shortbread, in paper carton box Net weight 9.87 oz; Batch number : 16474 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 140 units |
| F-1590-2017 | Goulibeur- Cube tin box Life in Paris, containing mini heart-shaped pure butter shortbreads Net weight 4.23 oz; Batch number : 16490 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 800 units |
| F-1591-2017 | Goulibeur 2 pure butter shortbreads in a freshness bag Net weight 1.76 oz; Batch number : 16493 Best-by date : 08/15/2017 | 250 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the batch number 16490 and best-by date 08/15/2017 on the tin box.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The recall is for missing information about the presence of milk in the ingredients, even though the product contains butter.
Do I need to stop using these shortbreads?
No, but you should check the label for the batch number and best-by date to see if your product is affected.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the label for batch number 16490 and best-by date 08/15/2017. If it matches, you may want to contact Goulibeur for further instructions.
Contact Goulibeur
We’ve drafted a message you can send Goulibeur to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1587-2017 — Goulibeur Goulibeur Hello, I own a Goulibeur that is covered by recall F-1587-2017 from Goulibeur. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
Where this comes from
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-1587-2017 (January 27, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1587-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.