Cookie lovers, check your pantry. Mondelēz Global LLC has expanded its voluntary recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products due to a choking hazard posed by small clumps of corn starch.
The company initially announced the recall on December 24, 2025, but on December 30, they broadened the scope to include an additional code date (10MAY2026) and two more UPC codes. The problematic cookies were distributed to limited retail locations nationwide.
What went wrong?
An incorrect mixing process during manufacturing resulted in small corn starch clumps that could pose a significant choking risk, especially for vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly. The expanded recall affects specific batches of the popular cookie product.
Despite the serious nature of the potential hazard, MondelÄ“z stated, “There have been no reports of injury or illness reported to MondelÄ“z Global LLC to date related to this product, and we are issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.”
The company hasn’t disclosed how many packages might be affected by the expanded recall. But for consumers, the focus should be on checking any Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products against the specific UPCs and code dates identified in the recall notice.
Which products are affected?
The recall now includes products with the code date 10MAY2026, in addition to those identified in the original December 24 announcement. Food safety officials recommend that consumers check the packaging of any Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products they may have purchased recently.
Consumers who discover affected products should not consume them. Instead, they should contact Mondelēz Global LLC customer service for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.
This isn’t the first time a major cookie manufacturer has faced quality control issues. However, the company’s swift action to expand the recall suggests they’re taking no chances when it comes to consumer safety — especially with a product that’s likely to find its way into the hands of children.
As grocery stores work to remove the affected products from shelves, the incident serves as a reminder of the complex manufacturing processes behind even the simplest comfort foods — and how quickly things can go from sweet to concerning when something goes awry.
