FDA warns of undeclared allergens in Imperial brand cookies and candies
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The FDA warned consumers with milk, wheat, or tree nut allergies to avoid certain Imperial-brand cookies and candies because these allergens aren't listed on the labels. This labeling failure puts allergic consumers at serious risk of a dangerous reaction. Retailers should stop selling these products immediately.
Imperial-brand cookies and candies contain hidden allergens that aren't declared on their packaging. The products in question carry undeclared milk, wheat, or tree nuts. The FDA issued a warning after discovering this labeling failure, which poses a serious health risk to people with allergies to these ingredients.
For consumers with allergies to milk, wheat, or tree nuts, eating these products without knowing about the allergen exposure could trigger a dangerous allergic reaction. Even small amounts of an undeclared allergen can cause problems for sensitive individuals. The risk is especially high because people often trust product labels when making food choices.
Retailers have been asked to pull these Imperial-brand items from shelves immediately. The FDA recommends that anyone who has bought these products and has an allergy to any of the three allergens should throw them away. If you've already consumed one of these items and experienced an allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider or poison control.
Check your pantry if you've purchased cookies or candies from the Imperial brand recently. If you or someone in your household has an allergy to milk, wheat, or tree nuts, verify the product isn't on your shelves. When in doubt, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a complete list of affected products. Always read labels carefully and stay alert for FDA recall notices in the future.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Check your pantry right now for any Imperial-brand cookies or candies.**
- ✓Look for products labeled Imperial and check if anyone in your home is allergic to milk, wheat, or tree nuts. If you find these products and have one of those allergies, throw them away immediately.
- ✓Call your retailer or Imperial directly to get the full list of affected products.**
- ✓Don't guess which items are contaminated. Get the exact product names and batch numbers from the source so you know what to avoid and what's safe to buy.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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