Each week, we track the latest food- and beverage-related recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and manufacturers to help keep you safe. From potential contamination risks to undeclared allergens and labeling mix-ups, these recalls may affect items in your pantry, fridge, or freezer.
Here are the ongoing recalls we are monitoring in early-mid August—and what to do if you have the affected products.
Ongoing Grocery Recalls This Week
Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies
Over 12,000 packages of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies were recalled on July 22, 2025, by Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. after they were found to be potentially contaminated with pieces of wood. The incident was classified as a Class II recall by the FDA on Aug. 4, 2025.
The cookies were distributed to Target stores in 20 states, though it’s currently unclear whether the cookies ever reached store shelves or were recalled before becoming available to the public. The 10-packs can be identified by UPC 85239-41250 and lot number 25195. They have varying “Best By” dates depending on when they were pulled from the freezer by the retail locations. If you do have the recalled sugar cookies, do not eat them. Instead, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Friendly’s Ice Cream
On Aug. 5, the FDA announced that Friendly’s Ice Cream is recalling select tubs of its Vanilla Bean ice cream for undeclared allergens. The tubs actually contain the brand’s Cookies & Cream ice cream, which includes soy and wheat. Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients could experience severe or life-threatening reactions if they consume the mislabeled product…