Nestle recalls Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough ‘break and bake’ bar products after wood chips were found in them
- The announcement applied to two batches of the ‘break and bake’ Nestle bars
Nestle USA has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of some of its Toll House “break and bake” chocolate chip cookie dough products after wood chips were found in them.
The company said that while no illnesses or injuries have been reported, it issued the recall “as a precaution” after some consumers contacted them about wood fragments in the bars.
Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage company, said the callback only affected two batches of Toll House’s “break and bake” bar products produced earlier this year on April 24 and 25.
Consumers who purchased chocolate chip cookie bars with batch codes 311457531K and 311557534K have been advised not to eat the product and should return it for a replacement or refund.
Nestle, which sells products in 188 countries around the world, said it has cooperated with the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and will cooperate fully with them.
Nestle USA has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough ‘break and bake’ products after wood chips were found in them
The company said that while no illnesses or injuries have been reported, it is issuing the recall “as a precaution.” Pictured: Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough “break and bake” products
A spokesperson for Nestle USA said: ‘We believe this is an isolated issue and we have taken action to address it.
“The quality, safety and integrity of our products remain our number one priority.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause to both our consumers and our retail customers.
Although wood fragments can always cause major problems when consumed, they can lead to infections.
Sharper pieces of wood can damage the internal organs of the digestive system, including the throat, tongue, and intestines, among others.
Last October, Nestle was forced to issue another voluntary recall of its refrigerated ready-to-eat Nestle Toll House Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling due to the “potential presence of white plastic bits.”
Nestlé is the largest food and beverage company in the world. Pictured above is Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé
And in 2019, the Virginia-based company had to issue a recall for 26 batches of its ready-to-eat Toll House Cookie Dough products “due to the possible presence of food-grade rubber bits.”
Products were shipped across the US and into Puerto Rico, but it is not known how many states were affected.
Customers requiring further assistance may contact Nestle USA at (800) 681-1678 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.