A voluntary recall of a single lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough due to the presence of undeclared soy was conducted by Bear Stewart LLC on June 25, 2026. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the recall announcement on June 26, 2026. This product was distributed via Target retail stores in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona and Utah starting from June 11, 2026. Those consumers who have a soy allergy or are highly sensitive to soy are at risk of developing a serious or even fatal allergic reaction when consuming the product. [1]
Category of the Product: Food & Beverages
Type of the Product: Ready-to-Bake Frozen Cookie Dough
Reason for Announcement: Potential undeclared soy allergen in Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough.
A voluntary recall of a single lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough due to the presence of undeclared soy was conducted by Bear Stewart LLC on June 25, 2026. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the recall announcement on June 26, 2026. This product was distributed via Target retail stores in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona and Utah starting from June 11, 2026. Those consumers who have a soy allergy or are highly sensitive to soy are at risk of developing a serious or even fatal allergic reaction when consuming the product. [1]
This recall was conducted since the affected Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough contains an undeclared soy, which is a major allergen and was not declared on the label of the product. According to FDA, the consumers who have a soy allergy or are highly sensitive to soy and consumed the product will have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The absence of soy allergen on the packaging may cause consumers who depend on food allergens declaration to consume the product, creating a significant food safety concern.
According to Bear Stewart LLC, that the recall has been issued because the product containing soy was released in packaging that does not declare the presence of soy. In this respect, the investigation conducted by the company has revealed that the problem occurred because of a packaging issue when S’mores cookie dough was packed into Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk pouches. Therefore, the product labeling did not correspond to the content of the package that resulted in the lack of a declaration of the soy allergen. The FDA recall notice does not identify any manufacturing defect, supplier issue, ingredient contamination, or product formulation problem beyond the packaging error, and the company initiated the voluntary recall as a precaution to protect consumers. [2]
Product Description
Product | Details |
Brand | Bakr |
Product | Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough |
Package Size | 8 oz (224 g) |
Package | Blue pouch |
Lot Number | 2606022 |
Distribution | Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, Utah (Target retail stores) |
Distribution Start Date | June 11, 2026 |
Note: The recalled lot number 2606022 can be found on the bottom left corner of the rear side of the pouch. [3]
The recalled Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough could have an undeclared allergen such as soy, which is a major food allergen that is not labeled on the product. The FDA says that persons having a soy allergy or sensitivity can be susceptible to suffering a life-threatening allergic reaction when consuming the recalled food. This allergen was introduced by mistake through packaging process, therefore making this product unsuitable for consumption by those who should avoid soy. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled product.
The recall highlights the importance of robust allergen labeling and packaging controls to protect consumers with food allergies. [1]
The following is recommended by Bear Stewart LLC to the consumer:
According to the FDA recall notice, Bear Stewart LLC has:
This recall highlights the critical role of allergen management, label verification, and packaging controls in ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. Although the issue resulted from a packaging process error rather than a product formulation problem, it demonstrates how incorrect packaging can lead to undeclared allergens reaching consumers and pose serious health risks to individuals with food allergies.
Implementing these preventive measures helps manufacturers strengthen allergen control, minimize labeling and packaging errors, improve product traceability, and reduce the risk of allergen-related recalls while protecting consumer safety and maintaining regulatory compliance.
The voluntary recall of Bear Stewart LLC shows the significance of labeling and control measures of allergens. Despite not having any reported illnesses, the company responded immediately to the fact that their problem with the packaging process led to possible occurrence of allergens that were not declared. The company underlines the importance of allergen control, packaging control, and quality control in food manufacturing.
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