April 28 update: Bakery Express of Southern California in Fullerton has announced that it is recalling 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO brand cookies. This recall covers products sold in Southern California and includes a wider range of best-by dates than the earlier New York recall. The April 28 recall information follows: Bakery Express of Southern California of Fullerton, CA is recalling 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO brand cookies, because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO cookies were distributed and sold throughout Southern California State including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Bakersfield local 7-Eleven stores. The affected cookies are packed in a clear, plastic film with two cookies per package. Net weight of the package is 4oz., and products are labeled with Best By dates found on the front of the package above the ingredient list. Affected UPC Codes and Best By dates listed below: 7-Eleven Fresh To Go Chocolate Chunk Cookie, UPC: 052548558741

7-Eleven Fresh To Go Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, UPC: 052548558758

7-Eleven Fresh To Go Peanut Butter Cookie, UPC: 052548585570

The recall was initiated after one of the company’s suppliers reported that three different frozen cookies dough pucks may have contained undeclared peanuts. These potentially contaminated cookie pucks were used in production and distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. The company and the ingredient supplier continue their investigation to determine the cause of the problem. Consumers who have purchased the above Best By date codes of the affected cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-714-446-9470 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, PST. The earlier recall story follows: Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery of Bohemia, NY, is recalling select 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO brand cookies because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The select 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO Cookies were sold at 7-Eleven stores located throughout New York State. The affected cookies are packed in a clear, plastic film, two cookies per package, NET WT. 4-ounce, with “Best By” dates codes: Friday 0422, Saturday 0423, and Sunday 0424 on the front label. Additional identifying information on the packaging includes:

• 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE, UPC 052548558741; Manhattan UPC: 052548570668;
• 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE, UPC 052548558758; Manhattan UPC: 052548570651;
• 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO SUGAR COOKIE WITH M&M CHOCOLATE CANDY, UPC 052548558765; Manhattan UPC: 052548570644

No illnesses have been reported to date. “The recall was initiated after one of our suppliers reported that three different cookie mixes may contain undeclared peanuts,” according to the recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. “These potentially contaminated cookie mixes were used in production and distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. The company and the ingredient supplier continue their investigation to determine the cause of the problem.” (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)