The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reclassified a recent recall of frozen cookie dough as a Class I, the most serious level of food recall issued by the agency. The change comes after it was confirmed that some packages of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough produced by Gregory’s Foods were mistakenly filled with Monster Cookie Dough, which contains undeclared peanuts.
The error affects 308 cases of the 2-pound 8.5-ounce product labeled “Bag Full of Cookies,” with a best by date of December 6, 2026. These products were distributed to retail grocery stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, according to information provided by the FDA. People with peanut allergies are at risk of severe or potentially life-threatening reactions if they consume the mislabeled product.
FDA Raises Recall to Highest Alert Level
According to the FDA’s announcement, the incident was initially reported in December 2025, when Gregory’s Foods voluntarily recalled the product. At the time, the affected cookie dough was identified as containing undeclared peanuts due to being accidentally filled with a different variety (Monster Cookie Dough) which includes both chocolate chips and candy-coated pieces, a visual contrast from the expected white chocolate and macadamia nut dough.
The FDA has since escalated the situation to a Class I recall, indicating a “reasonable probability” that use of the product could result in “serious adverse health consequences or death.” This classification is reserved for the most serious violations involving consumer safety. As stated by the agency, peanut allergies can result in rapid and severe reactions, such as anaphylaxis, which may require immediate medical attention.
The issue, according to the agency, was traced back to a single day’s production and has been addressed by the manufacturer. Still, the risk associated with even trace amounts of peanuts for allergic individuals led the FDA to take further action.
Mislabeling Presents Significant Risk for Allergy Sufferers
The mislabeled cookie dough was distributed through grocery store chains via regional distribution centers in four states. According to the original recall details, the error involved the external packaging listing White Chocolate Macadamia Nut while the contents were visibly different upon inspection. The Monster Cookie Dough inside contains identifiable ingredients, such as colorful candy pieces, not present in the listed variety.
According to Newsweek, Gregory’s Foods recalled a total of 308 cases, each containing six bags. The FDA emphasized that any consumer who has purchased the product should not consume it and is encouraged to return it to the store for a full refund.
In the recall announcement, the FDA explained that labeling laws require all food items containing peanuts or peanut-derived proteins to declare such ingredients on their packaging. The presence of undeclared peanuts not only violates labeling regulations but also places certain consumers at immediate risk, particularly given that 1 to 2 percent of the U.S. population is affected by peanut allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI).
Gregory’s Foods has made a public statement confirming that the labeling mistake has been corrected and was limited to a small number of units produced on a specific date. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and urges consumers with concerns to contact Gregory’s customer support line for assistance.
