A manufacturing error at one of America’s largest snack corporations has triggered a growing nationwide recall of popular cookies, highlighting persistent quality-control failures that put families at risk.
Story Snapshot
- Mondelēz Global LLC expanded its voluntary recall of CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie on December 30, 2025, adding more products to the initial December 24 recall due to choking hazards from corn starch clumps
- The recall targets specific products with Best When Used By dates of 09MAY2026 and 10MAY2026, sold at limited retail stores nationwide, with no injuries reported
- An incorrect mixing process during production created small corn starch clumps, posing choking risks, particularly for young children and elderly consumers
- Consumers can return affected products for refunds by calling 1-855-535-5948, as the recall expands to include multiple UPCs and package sizes
Manufacturing Error Triggers Expanded Recall
Mondelēz Global LLC announced an expansion of its voluntary recall for CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie products were originally initiated on December 24, 2025.
The company identified an incorrect mixing process that produced small clumps of corn starch in the cookies, posing a choking hazard to vulnerable populations, including young children and elderly consumers.
The expansion added one additional code date and two more UPCs for product pouches inside recalled carton units. The recall affects 22.4 oz cartons, 2.8 oz, 7.0 oz, and 1.4 oz pouches with specific Best When Used By dates.
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Specific Products and Distribution Details
The expanded recall targets CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie products bearing UPCs 44000086688, 10044000086678, and 10044000085657 with Best When Used By dates of 09 MAY 2026 and 10 MAY 2026.
These products were distributed to a limited number of retail stores nationwide, though Mondelēz has not disclosed the exact number or names of affected retailers.
The recall coordination with the FDA demonstrates regulatory oversight, yet the lack of transparency regarding distribution scope leaves consumers uncertain about their exposure. This limited disclosure raises questions about corporate accountability when American families deserve complete information to protect their children.
Corporate Response and Consumer Action
Mondelēz International, the parent company headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, reported no injuries or illnesses connected to the recalled products.
The company established a consumer hotline at 1-855-535-5948 for questions and refunds, urging customers not to consume the affected items. Media contact Sylvie Russo provides additional information at 847-943-5678.
While the voluntary recall demonstrates some corporate responsibility, the fact that a $36.4 billion global corporation allowed a manufacturing error affecting multiple product batches raises concerns about quality control standards. American consumers expect better from major food manufacturers entrusted with feeding their families.
Broader Implications for Food Safety Standards
This incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent manufacturing standards within the American food industry. Mondelēz International operates in over 150 countries and produces major brands including OREO, RITZ, and CHIPS AHOY! The mixing error that created corn starch clumps reflects systemic quality control failures at production facilities.
While voluntary recalls represent industry best practices for addressing safety concerns, they also reveal how easily manufacturing processes can go wrong.
For families prioritizing safety and quality in food purchases, this recall serves as a reminder to verify product codes before consumption and hold corporations accountable for protecting American consumers, especially vulnerable children and seniors.
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Mondelēz Global LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of 2 SKUs of CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie (USA)
