Wood Found in Cookies! 12,000 Packs of Frosted Favorite Treats Recalled From Target
Check your pantry! These cookies may contain wood—here’s what to do
If you recently bought packaged cookies from Target, we have some sad news for you. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled over 12,000 packages of the highly popular Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies after it was revealed that they contained wood. We have everything you need to know about this unfortunate news, including what to do if you purchased this item, below.
What is the Target cookie recall about?
On Monday, August 4, the FDA announced a recall of 803 cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, each containing 15 units per case, totaling 12,000 packages or 120,000 individual cookies, because they somehow got contaminated with wood.
Several states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Washington, D.C., are affected by the recall.
What to do if you bought the cookies
If you live in one of these cities and recently purchased the cookies, the FDA advises that you should check the packaging immediately. If they have the UPC 85239-41250 and lot number 25195, they are most likely contaminated and should not be consumed. You can then take the box, along with your receipt, to the Target store nearest you to see if you can exchange the item or receive a full refund.
“At Target, we’re committed to providing high quality and safe products for our guests,” the store told Woman’s World in a statement. “Following the voluntary recall initiated by Give and Go Prepared Food Corps, Target has removed all impacted Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, 10 count, from stores and online.”
Currently, this issue is a Class II recall, the second-highest warning level, and there is no information available on whether any illnesses are associated with the contamination or how the wood got into the cookie’s recipe to begin with.
For more information on the recall or to speak to someone from the FDA directly, call 1-888-463-6332.
What are the health risks of accidentally eating wood?
Consuming cookies contaminated with wood can lead to several health issues. You may experience digestive discomfort like constipation, indigestion or difficulty swallowing—especially if fragments become lodged in the throat. In more serious cases, sharp splinters could injure the mouth, throat, stomach or intestines, potentially causing a perforation (or hole), which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
There’s also a risk of infection, particularly if the wood carries bacteria or has been chemically treated, which could lead to severe complications such as sepsis. If you’ve eaten the recalled cookies and notice symptoms like pain, fever or difficulty swallowing, seek medical attention right away. Importantly, do not try to induce vomiting, as this can worsen injuries and complicate treatment.
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