FDA releases warning about customer favorite treat following reports of rancid taste
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The FDA issued a warning about a recall of Legally Addictive Foods’ “OG” flavor cookies after customers reported a rancid taste. The North Carolina-based company initiated the recall on October 31, 2024, following complaints of a foul odor and taste, which the FDA defines as a sign of decomposed oils or fats in a product. The OG cookies, containing chocolate, crackers, sea salt, brown sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract, were distributed in Pennsylvania and Illinois. The FDA has not identified the exact cause of the rancidity, though spoiled milk in the recipe is a suspected factor.
The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating potential temporary or medically reversible health effects from consuming the affected cookies. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to either discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall affects an unspecified number of 4.7 oz packages (UPC 8 54766 00802 8) and 1.34 oz packages (UPC 8 54766 02800 4), with lot number 122424 and best-by dates of December 24, 2024, and May 6, 2025. No illnesses have been reported, and no other flavors from Legally Addictive Foods, such as Mexican hot chocolate, chai masala, or churros, are impacted.
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Legally Addictive Foods has not issued a public statement, though the company was contacted by media outlets for comment. The FDA advises customers experiencing issues to report them to a consumer complaint coordinator. A December 2024 Civic Science survey highlighted public concern over food safety, with 80% of Americans worried about recalls and nearly half distrusting grocery stores and brands to ensure product safety. This recall follows a pattern of recent food safety issues, including a candy recall in eight states over a banned ingredient linked to cancer risks.