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Bear Stewart Co — Class II: Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, 8-oz pouch 12 cookies per po

MediumPublished Jul 15, 2026· AI-analyzed Jul 22, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Bear Stewart Co has initiated a Class II recall for its Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough (8-oz pouches) due to undeclared soy.

Who it affects

This recall affects Bear Stewart Co, specifically their manufacturing and quality control departments, as well as retail distributors and consumers with soy allergies or sensitivities.

Why it matters

The classification as a Class II recall suggests that while the health risk is not immediate or life-threatening for the general population, the presence of an undeclared allergen poses a significant risk to sensitized individuals. Regulatory teams may see this as a signal to audit allergen control programs and labeling verification steps for shelf-stable or refrigerated dough products.

Practical takeaway

Quality and Regulatory teams should verify that all soy-derived ingredients in cookie dough formulations are reflected on finished product labels. Procedures for allergen cross-contact and ingredient verification should be reviewed to ensure consistency between raw material specifications and final packaging material.

FDA source material

Class II. Reason: undeclared soy. Product: Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, 8-oz pouch 12 cookies per pouch, UPC 8 50073 08700 8, 8 pouches per case. Firm: Bear Stewart Co (Chicago IL United States). Status: Ongoing.

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