Nestlé USA has announced a voluntary recall of certain Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough bars due to concerns about the potential presence of wood fragments. The recall, issued on Thursday, applies to two batches of the "break and bake" bar products that were produced in April.
The company stated that a "small number" of consumers had contacted Nestlé USA to report the presence of wood fragments. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, Nestlé decided to initiate the recall "out of an abundance of caution."
Consumers who have purchased the affected dough bars with batch codes 311457531K and 311557534K are advised to return the product for a replacement or refund. Nestlé USA emphasized that it is working closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and will fully cooperate during the recall.
Nestlé assured the public that it believes this to be an isolated issue and has taken immediate action to address it. The company reaffirmed its commitment to the quality, safety, and integrity of its products and expressed sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to consumers and retailers.
Last October, Nestlé issued a voluntary recall for its refrigerated, ready-to-bake Nestlé Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling due to concerns over the potential presence of white plastic pieces.