Wakefern Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recall: Metal Pieces Hazard
Wakefern recalls Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies (46 oz) due to potential metal pieces. Consumers should check UPC 269969414994 for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
Cookies may contain metal pieces.
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What happened, in plain English
Wakefern is recalling Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies (46 oz) because they may contain metal pieces. This could cause injury if swallowed or cut. The recall was issued on August 30, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23615-wakefern-gourmet-chocolate-dipped-cookies-recall-metal-pieces-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23615-wakefern-gourmet-chocolate-dipped-cookies-recall-metal-pieces-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0777-2017
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“Wakefern Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recall: Metal Pieces Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23615-wakefern-gourmet-chocolate-dipped-cookies-recall-metal-pieces-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0777-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0777-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal pieces in cookies could cause injury if swallowed or cut while eating. This is a minor hazard as metal pieces are unlikely to be present in large quantities.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies with UPC 269969414994 from Wakefern Food Corp. in the U.S. or Canada. Children and those with metal allergies are at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 269969414994 on the packaging. The product was sold in the U.S. and Canada starting August 30, 2016.
- Brand
Wakefern- Product
Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies Net Wt. 46 oz UPC 269969414994- Category
Food
All 19 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
CT, DE, MD, PA, NY, & NJ
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0769-2017 | 12 Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies - Net Wt. 15 oz UPC 289786003997 Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 289772006995; 8/14/2016 |
| F-0770-2017 | 12 pack Gourmet Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Net Wt.15 oz. UPC 2897850203992 ;UPC 289785003998; 12 pack Gourmet Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies Net Wt.15 oz.UPC 289785003998; 24 pack Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookies- Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 28977606991 8/14/2016; 12 pack Gourmet Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies Net Wt.15 oz. UPC 289785020399; 24 pack Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookies- Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289776706990 28/29/16 |
| F-0771-2017 | 12 pack Gourmet White Choc Chunk Macadamia Cookies Net Wt. 15 oz UPC 289783203994 Gourmet White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289770006997; 8/29/16 |
| F-0772-2017 | 12 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt 15 oz. UPC 289784203993 24 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289774706992 Gourmet Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 289771006996; 12 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt 15 oz. UPC 289784203993 08/29/16 24 pack Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz. UPC 289774706992 Gourmet Oatmeal/Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 30 oz UPC 289771006996 08/29/16 |
| F-0773-2017 | 24 pack Gourmet Red Velvet Cookies Net WT. 30 oz. UPC 28977400000; 08/29/2016 |
| F-0774-2017 | 12PK Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies 15 Oz.. UPC 289786203991 24 pack Variety Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz. UPC 208726004191; 12PK Gourmet Variety Pack Cookies 15 Oz.. UPC 289786203991 8/29/16 24 pack Variety Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz. UPC 208726004191 8/30/16 |
| F-0775-2017 | Kid's Rainbow Sprinkled Cookie Platter 4 lb 14 oz UPC 269935316994; Kid's Rainbow Sprinkled Cookie Platter 4 lb 14 oz UPC 269935316994 08/30/16 |
| F-0776-2017 | Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz UPC 269954004995; Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24 oz UPC 269954004995 08/30/16 |
| F-0777-2017 | Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies Net Wt. 46 oz UPC 269969414994; Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Cookies Net Wt. 46 oz UPC 269969414994 08/30/16 |
| F-0778-2017 | 24CT Take&Bake Oatmeal Rasin Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 20873004194; 09/24/16 |
| F-0779-2017 | 24CT Take&Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208727004190; 09/24/16 |
| F-0780-2017 | 24CT Take&Bake Sugar Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208906004195; 09/24/16 |
| F-0781-2017 | 24CT Take&Bake Party Candy Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208902004199; 09/24/16 |
| F-0782-2017 | 24CT Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208710004190; 08/30/16 |
| F-0783-2017 | 24CT Peanut Butter Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208716004194; 08/30/16 |
| F-0784-2017 | 24CT Sugar Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208719004191; 08/30/16 |
| F-0785-2017 | 24CT Candy Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208713004197; 08/30/16 |
| F-0786-2017 | 24CT Chocolate Chip Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208707004198; 08/30/16 |
| F-0787-2017 | 24CT Double Chocolate Cookies Net Wt. 24oz UPC 208722004195; 08/30/16 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC 269969414994 on the packaging to identify affected items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, DE, MD, PA, NY, & NJ” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.3 years 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.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require immediate action; check the UPC to confirm and contact Wakefern if needed.
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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-0777-2017 (August 5, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0777-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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